Welcome to the Care Home COVID-19 Infection Control Course. In this course, you will gain essential knowledge and practical skills needed to prevent and manage the spread of COVID-19 in a care home setting. The course is specifically designed for staff members working in care homes, including nurses, carers, and housekeeping teams, to ensure the safety and well-being of both residents and staff during the ongoing pandemic.
The COVID-19 pandemic has presented a unique and significant challenge to care homes worldwide. The elderly and vulnerable residents in these homes are at a higher risk of experiencing severe illness or complications from the virus. As a result, infection control practices have become more crucial than ever. Proper knowledge of COVID-19, how it spreads, and how to implement effective infection prevention measures can help reduce the risks and protect those who are most vulnerable.
Curriculum
- 4 Sections
- 17 Lessons
- Lifetime
- Understanding COVID-19 and Infection Control in Care Homes6
- Preventing the Spread of COVID-19 - Infection Prevention & Control6
- Managing COVID-19 in the Care Home Environment8
- 3.1Waste & Laundry Management in COVID-19 Rooms
- 3.2Supporting End-of-Life Visits
- 3.3Environmental Cleaning and Minimising Contamination
- 3.4Terminal Cleaning After a COVID-19 Death
- 3.5Staff Safety, Uniform Hygiene & Returning Home
- 3.6Dementia and COVID-19 Challenges
- 3.7Staff Illness, Testing and Isolation
- 3.8Mini Quiz4 Questions
- Final Quiz: Care Home COVID-19 Training1
Instructor
