Overview

The module explores key infection prevention and control concepts, and critically appraises best practices and behaviours. Course content may include the following: Principles of Infection Prevention. Getting evidence into practice. Audit, surveillance and feedback. Behaviour change theory. Behaviour change in practice. Understanding the work setting and managing challenges. Leadership and coaching - leading the way. Championing infection prevention. Quality improvement and best practice.

Course content may include the following:

Introduction to online module –“how to” guide. Overview. Principles of Infection Prevention. Getting evidence into practice. Audit, surveillance and feedback. Behaviour change theory. Behaviour change in practice. Understanding the work setting and managing challenges. Leadership and coaching - leading the way. Championing infection prevention. Quality improvement and best practice.

Assessment Strategy

Excellent / A Grade: To achieve an ‘excellent pass’ on the module, students will be required to demonstrate a thorough and comprehensive understanding of infection prevention best practices and behaviour, and the ability to critically analyse key topics in considerable depth. This will need to be supported by a comprehensive range of appropriate literature.

Good / B Grade: To achieve a ‘good pass’ on the module, students will be required to demonstrate a broad understanding infection prevention best practices and behaviour, and the ability to explore and analyse key topics in depth. This will need to be supported by a good range of appropriate literature.

Threshold / C Grade: To achieve a 'pass’ on the module, students will be required to demonstrate reasonable knowledge and understanding of infection prevention best practices and behaviour, and to demonstrate some evidence of critical analysis. This will need to be supported by appropriate literature.

Learning Outcomes

• 1. Develop comprehensive knowledge of infection prevention such as epidemiology of infection and antimicrobial resistance, standard precautions, policy, guidance.

• 2. Show excellence in leadership and interpersonal skills to act as role model and promote behaviour change in the workplace.

• 3. Apply and critically analyse appropriate behaviour change strategies within the infection prevention domain, which impact positively on patient and population safety from infection.

• 4. Display a mastery in literature searching skills, show ability to access and critically appraise literature pertaining to infection prevention, leadership and behaviour change.

• 5. Demonstrate critical reflective skills to show learning and development in own role.