Infection Prevention & Control Webinar

This webinar will focus on the basics of IPC, standard infection control precautions (SICPs) and transmission-based precautions.

Infection prevention and control (IPC) is a critical component of healthcare delivery and nurses play a crucial role in preventing and controlling the spread of infections within healthcare settings. This session is designed to provide nurses with the knowledge and skills necessary to effectively implement IPC measures and protect themselves and their patients from infection.

Topics include:

• Hand hygiene
• Respiratory hygiene/cough etiquette
• Sharps safety
• Safe injection practices
• Sterilization and disinfection of patient-care Items and devices
• Personal protective equipment (PPE)
  

Learning outcomes

By the end of the session, participants will have a deeper understanding of the importance of IPC in healthcare, as well as practical strategies for implementing IPC measures in various healthcare settings.

Speaker:

Lucy Brown , Director of Nursing and Midwifery Leadership Development, Florence Nightingale Foundation