Infection Control for Managers

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Infection control is a critical responsibility for care managers, ensuring the safety of service users, staff, and visitors. Effective infection prevention measures reduce the risk of Healthcare-Associated Infections (HCAIs), prevent outbreaks, and ensure compliance with Care Quality Commission (CQC) regulations.

This course provides an in-depth understanding of infection control standards, legal responsibilities, and regulatory frameworks. Learners will explore risk management strategies, outbreak response protocols, staff training requirements, and leadership responsibilities in infection prevention and control (IPC).

With increasing concerns over antimicrobial resistance (AMR), infection outbreaks, and regulatory enforcement, care managers must implement robust infection control systems, conduct audits, and lead continuous improvementsin hygiene compliance.

By the end of this course, participants will be equipped to develop and enforce infection prevention policies, manage outbreaks effectively, and meet legal and CQC compliance requirements in health and social care settings.

This course is ideal for care managers, compliance officers, and senior staff responsible for infection control, governance, and regulatory compliance.

What will you learn

Infection Control Standards and Regulatory Framework

Understand the fundamental infection control regulations, legal requirements, and compliance frameworks in care settings.

  • Standards of Care in Infection Control
    Learn how national and international guidelines (e.g., NHS IPC guidance, WHO hand hygiene standards, CQC regulations) shape infection prevention best practices.
  • The Code of Practice and Legal Framework
    Explore the Health and Social Care Act 2008, the 10 IPC compliance criteria, and employer responsibilities under CQC infection prevention regulations.
  • Employer and Management Responsibilities in Infection Control
    Understand the distinct but overlapping responsibilities of employers and managers in implementing infection prevention measures.
  • The Role of the Care Quality Commission (CQC) in Infection Prevention
    Learn how the CQC inspects, monitors, and enforces infection control compliance, ensuring care providers meet legal standards.

Policies, Procedures, and Risk Management in Infection Control

Develop structured infection control policies, risk assessments, and prevention strategies to maintain compliance and reduce infection risks.

  • Developing Effective Infection Control Policies and Procedures
    Learn how to standardise hygiene protocols, PPE use, cleaning schedules, and outbreak response strategies.
  • Infection Control Procedures for Staff
    Explore practical step-by-step guidance on hand hygiene, PPE compliance, waste disposal, and decontamination.
  • Risk Assessments in Infection Control
    Learn how to identify, assess, and mitigate infection risks to protect staff, service users, and visitors.
  • Monitoring Compliance and Record-Keeping
    Understand legal documentation requirements for infection control audits, cleaning logs, incident reports, and risk management.

Infection Outbreak Management and Response

Gain essential skills to detect, contain, and manage infection outbreaks, ensuring rapid and effective intervention.

  • Understanding Infection Outbreaks
    Identify common healthcare-associated infections (HCAIs), their transmission risks, and their impact on care settings.
  • The Role of Management in Outbreak Response
    Develop structured outbreak action plans, enforce containment measures, and coordinate staff responses.
  • Multi-Agency Coordination in Outbreak Management
    Learn how to collaborate with UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA), local public health teams, CQC, and NHS infection control specialists.
  • Local Systems and Action Plans for Outbreaks
    Explore best practices in outbreak preparedness, including staff training, emergency resource allocation, and regulatory compliance.
  • Regulatory Reporting of Infection Control Breaches
    Understand mandatory reporting requirements for outbreaks, infection control failures, and RIDDOR occupational disease cases.

Leadership and Continuous Improvement in Infection Control

Strengthen your leadership skills to drive infection prevention culture, ensure compliance, and lead staff engagement.

  • The Role of Leadership in Infection Control
    Learn how managers set infection control expectations, lead by example, and enforce accountability.
  • Creating a Culture of Infection Prevention
    Explore strategies to embed hygiene compliance, encourage staff engagement, and foster transparency in reporting risks.
  • Continuous Improvement Strategies in Infection Control
    Implement regular audits, incident reviews, and training programmes to maintain high infection prevention standards.

By completing this course, managers will be fully equipped to lead infection prevention initiatives, ensure regulatory compliance, and create a safer care environment for staff and service users.

Course Content

References

References

  1. Care Quality Commission (CQC). (2023). Key Lines of Enquiry (KLOEs). [Online] Available at: https://www.cqc.org.uk/guidance-providers/key-lines-enquiry-kloes [Accessed 21 Feb. 2025].
  2. Health and Social Care Act 2008 (Regulated Activities) Regulations 2014. (2014). SI 2014/2936. [Online] Available at: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/2936/contents/made [Accessed 21 Feb. 2025].
  3. National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE). (2017). Managing Medicines in Care Homes (NG67). [Online] Available at: https://www.nice.org.uk/guidance/ng67 [Accessed 21 Feb. 2025].
  4. Public Health England (PHE). (2022). Healthcare-Associated Infections and Prevention Strategies. [Online] Available at: https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/healthcare-associated-infections-hcais-guidance-data-and-analysis [Accessed 21 Feb. 2025].
  5. World Health Organization (WHO). (2022). Hand Hygiene Guidelines: Global Infection Control Standards.[Online] Available at: https://www.who.int [Accessed 21 Feb. 2025].
  6. UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA). (2023). Infection Prevention and Outbreak Response in Care Settings.[Online] Available at: https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-health-security-agency [Accessed 21 Feb. 2025].
  7. Health and Safety Executive (HSE). (2023). Risk Assessment and COSHH Compliance in Healthcare Settings.[Online] Available at: https://www.hse.gov.uk [Accessed 21 Feb. 2025].
  8. NHS England. (2023). Safeguarding Adults: Roles and Responsibilities in Healthcare Services. [Online] Available at: https://www.england.nhs.uk/safeguarding/ [Accessed 21 Feb. 2025].
  9. Skills for Care. (2023). Workforce Development and Retention in Adult Social Care. [Online] Available at: https://www.skillsforcare.org.uk [Accessed 21 Feb. 2025].
  10. The Care Act 2014. (2014). c.23. [Online] Available at: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2014/23/contents/enacted [Accessed 21 Feb. 2025].
  11. The Equality Act 2010. (2010). c.15. [Online] Available at: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2010/15/contents [Accessed 21 Feb. 2025].
  12. Health and Safety at Work Act 1974. (1974). c.37. [Online] Available at: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1974/37/contents [Accessed 21 Feb. 2025].
  13. National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE). (2022). Infection Prevention and Control in Health and Social Care Settings. [Online] Available at: https://www.nice.org.uk [Accessed 21 Feb. 2025].
  14. Local Government Association (LGA). (2023). Safeguarding Adults: Policies and Procedures for Infection Prevention. [Online] Available at: https://www.local.gov.uk [Accessed 21 Feb. 2025].
  15. General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). (2018). Guidance for Infection Control Records and Data Security.[Online] Available at: https://gdpr-info.eu [Accessed 21 Feb. 2025].

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