Infection Prevention Education – meeting the needs of a PCT within a large geographical area

Source: Clean, Safe Care

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Date of publication: Jan 2010

Publication type: Case study

In a nutshell: NHS North Yorkshire and York PCT developed an infection control workbook to tackle the difficulty of educating a large number of staff over a large geographical area about infection control practices. The workbook is linked to the Key Skills Framework, proves cost-effective and does not require staff attendance at face-to-face training sessions. A copy of the workbook and further information can be found in the ‘Training’ section at www.nyypct.nhs.uk/AdviceInformation/InfectionControl/index.htm

Length of publication: 4 pages

Impact of organisation and management factors on infection control in hospitals: a scoping review

Title: Impact of organisation and management factors on infection control in hospitals: a scoping review

Source: Journal of Hospital Infection 73(1) pp.1-14.

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Date of publication: September 2009

Publication type: Journal Article

In a nutshell: Item that identifies the key organisational characteristics that should be considered risk or preventive factors for infection. Positive leadership at ward level and above is a prerequisite for effective action to control infection. Senior clinical leaders need a highly visible presence and clear role boundaries and responsibilities. Team stability and morale are linked to improved patient outcomes. Organisational mechanisms for supporting training, appraisal and clinical governance are determinants of effective practice and successful change. Rates of infection are linked to workload, in terms of nurse staffing, bed occupancy and patient turnover.

Length of publication: 14p.

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A development programme for infection, prevention and control individuals and teams

Source: Warwick Clinical Systems Improvement
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Year of publication: 2009
Publication type: Training opportunity
In a nutshell: Following a successful pilot which completed in October 2008, the Department of Health has commissioned Warwick University to deliver a series of leadership development programmes for infection prevention and control practitioners.
Length of publication: 2 page PDF
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Programme Dates are as follows:
Day 1 - Tuesday 1 September, 2009
Day 2 – Tuesday 6 October, 2009
Day 3 – Tuesday 3 November, 2009
Day 4 – Tuesday 1 December, 2009
Day 5 – Tuesday 12 January, 2010
Acknowledgement: Clean, Safe Care

The power of vivid experience in hand hygiene compliance

Source: The power of vivid experience in hand hygiene compliance. Journal of Hospital Infection, 72(1) 36-42

Date of publication: 2009

Publication type: Journal Article

In a nutshell: Identifies that individual experience is more improtant than formal eduction in explaining hand hygiene habits. Therefore successful hand hygiene training should make use of vivid experience to improve compliance.

Length of publication: 6p.

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Acknowledgement: DH

Improving infection control competency through an online learning course

Title: Improving infection control competency through an online learning course

Source: Nursing Times, 105 (4) 30-32

Date of publication: February 2009

Publication type: Journal Article

In a nutshell: Article considering the role of e-learning as a tool to improve competency in infection control.  Discusses the barriers to successful use of e-learning in terms of access to appropriate technology and protected learning time.  Finds though significant increased competency in participants and concludes that with employer support e-learning can be used to refresh and improve infection control competency.

Length of publication: 3 pages

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Acknowledgement: CINAHL

Tackling bacteraemia using a standardised training programme

Source: NHS Education South Central

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Year of publication: 2009

Publication type: Case Study

In a nutshell: South Central is piloting an innovative way of tackling bacteraemia using a standardised training programme for cannulation and maintenance of peripheral lines.  The project is funded by NHS Education South Central.  The trusts involved in the project have emplyed various methods to disseminate training including employing a designated project nurse to deliver IV training, developing a training video that can be viewed on mobile phones and creating an e-learning site to share training resources.  The results of the project will be reported in Summer 2009.

Length of publication: 1 web page