Oct 14, 2024
Ending on:
Oct 18, 2024
Moderator(s):
IPC Chairperson
Mr. Grace Karanja
IPC Coordinator
- Prevent infection in health care - Act to ensure IPC programmes are in place and implemented - Coordinate IPC activities with other areas and sectors and vice-versa -
Max Credits:
25 Points
Provider:
MWAI KIBAKI HOSPITAL
Claim Points
World Infection Prevention Week
Oct 14, 2024
Oct 18, 2024
- Prevent infection in health care - Act to ensure IPC programmes are in place and implemented - Coordinate IPC activities with other areas and sectors and vice-versa -
Description
IPC knowledge of health and care workers and career pathways for IPC professionals a. Develop IPC curricula (for pre- and postgraduate and in-service training) for health and care workers and link to other associated areas (for example, water safety and occupational health and safety in health care facilities); b. provide IPC education across the entire health education system (pre- and postgraduate training); c. ensure in-service training for all health and care workers on IPC standards and practices, and specific training for IPC professionals, according to WHO-recommended competencies; d. ensure a recognized career pathway for IPC professionals and job opportunities empowering their role; and e. develop approaches and resources for the education and orientation of patients and families.
Objectives
Presenters
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Mr.
Gerald Muriithi
Mwai Kibaki Hospital -
Mr.
Boniface Macharia
Nyeri County Department of Health