AHRO Masterclass in Infection Prevention and Control

AHRO Masterclass in Infection Prevention and Control is organized by AHRO Center for Academic Research, AHRO University.

Description:
The purpose of this course is to prepare the learners to professionally provide advanced and safer care to clients and their families, as “Clean Care is Safer Care”. The learners will apply high levels of decision-making, problem-solving and critical thinking concepts to contribute to health promotion, disease prevention, disease treatment and client rehabilitation considering the principles of infection prevention and control.

Outcomes
After taking part in this course, the learners should be able to:

• Demonstrate Advanced Knowledge in Relation to The Concepts of Infection Prevention and Control.
• Apply High Levels of Decision-Making and Problem-Solving in Practicing Hands Hygiene Techniques.
• Demonstrate Advanced Skills in Implementing the Techniques of Environmental Hygiene.
• Adopt Critical Thinking Skills in Applying the Principles of Ha Is Preventive Measures.
• Use High Level Communication Skills as Cornerstone in Therapeutic Relationships.

Modules
Module 1: Generalities on Infection Prevention and Control (IPC)

• Goals of IPC
• Importance of IPC for clients’ outcomes
• Standards Precautions Personal Protection Equipment

Module 2: Hand Hygiene

• Indications for hand hygiene
• WHO 5 Moments for Hand Hygiene
• Considerations for Hand washing stations Hand hygiene techniques (hand washing and hand rubbing)

Module 3: Environmental Hygiene and Safety

• General environmental cleaning techniques
• Medical devices classification according to disinfection level needed
• Antimicrobial resistance

Module 4: Current Evidence Based Practice in Hospital Acquired Infections (HAIs)

• Burden of HAIs
• Risks factors of HAIs
• Common HAIs in Health Facilities
• Prevention of HAIs

Module 5: Application of therapeutic communication skills in IPC

• Techniques to improve listening skills in IPC
• Techniques to improve talking skills in IPC