About this course

This one-day course covers infection prevention and control topics relevant to environmental services staff. Participants will discuss key infection prevention and control roles and responsibilities and engage in case studies and simulations from an environmental services perspective.

Who should attend?

Environmental services staff in Sydney Local Health District.

What will you learn?

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

1. Describe evidence-based infection prevention and control principles and other resources available for healthcare staff
2. Understand the principles of infection prevention and control
3. Discuss the role of environmental services in preventing and controlling infectious diseases and healthcare-associated infections
4. Apply standard and transmission-based precautions
5. Explain strategies for preventing and managing sharp injuries and exposures
6. Understand the importance of antimicrobial resistance and multi-drug resistant organisms
7. Discuss the significance of infection prevention and control in healthcare. 

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