A general term used to describe the destruction or removal of microbial contamination to render an item or the environment safe. The term decontamination includes sterilization, disinfection and cleaning.
Module 6: The Control and Prevention of Infection CC
Easy
18 mins
Waleed Khalid
In this module, we will discuss about the control and prevention of infection. An overview of the areas we need to address if we are to establish and maintain effective hygiene practices such as good hand hygiene, correct use and disposal of PPE, handling and disposal of waste, cleaning and decontamination.
Module 5: The Chain of Infection CC
Easy
13 mins
Waleed Khalid
Most of the infectious diseases follow a chain of infection that ends with an infected host. The chain of infection is made-up of six different links the infectious agent, reservoir, portal of exit, means of transmission, portal of entry, and the new susceptible host.
Module 3: The Different Microorganisms CC
Easy
16 mins
Waleed Khalid
There are four common types of microorganisms including bacteria, viruses, fungi and parasites. Microorganisms are living things to grow and multiply. They need an adequate food source, warmth, moisture in time. Some also need oxygen or to be shielded from direct light.
Module 4: How Bacteria are Transmitted? CC
Easy
7 mins
Waleed Khalid
Microorganisms are capable of causing disease or pathogens usually enter our bodies through the mouth, eyes, nose or urogenital openings or through wounds or bites that breached the skin barrier. Microorganisms can spread or be transmitted by several routes.
Infection Control CC
Easy
3 mins
Waleed Khalid
Infection control and prevention is a major challenge for health care systems all across the globe. There is a vital opportunity to reduce avoidable morbidity and mortality through improvements to infection control such as during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Module 7: Resolving Conflicts CC
Easy
10 mins
Waleed Khalid
Welcome to conflict resolution module seven. You may need to help a service user question and dispute life and care decisions
Module 6: Working in Partnership CC
Easy
10 mins
Waleed Khalid
Welcome to Module 6. In senior social care, cooperation and person-centered ideals guide support and assistance. The service user is the focus.
Module 5: Keeping up-to-date CC
Easy
10 mins
Waleed Khalid
Welcome to Module 5. Updating your employer's or organization's accepted ways of working allows you to give a high-quality, legal, and safe service to service users. These guidelines protect service users and you and your company.
Module 4: Agreed Ways of Working CC
Easy
10 mins
Waleed Khalid
Welcome to Module 4. Workflows agreed upon in module two. It's crucial to know your social care worker duties. Working within the company's policies is part of your job.
