About the course
As we know, Healthcare Associated Infection (HAI), particularly MRSA, is now one of the Government's healthcare priorities. There are many factors in the spread of HAI including environmental, resourcing and staffing. However one of the major issues is that as healthcare workers we know what to do to avoid spreading infections but, for a variety of reasons, we don’t always do it!
What is it?
The 'MRSA - make a difference' courses are short (approx. one-hour), self-study programmes that can be accessed wherever you are via the Internet.
The courses focus on promoting the correct attitudes and actions of the participants towards HAI and in particular MRSA by reinforcing the need to apply Standard (Universal) Precautions in all circumstances and to ensure local procedures and protocols are adhered to.
It is important to understand that the courses do not replace existing Infection Control training, instructing on the process and procedures of infection control, but compliment them by creating an audience interest in the topic of HAI prevention.
The courses have been designed not only to challenge and inform students, through the use of interactive tools, but to also to incorporate an element of fun!
The courses can either be accessed by students independently or used in group discussion work, where the facilities permit.
Has it been well-authenticated?
Since the launch of the first hospital focused course in September 2004, the courses have and will continue to be reviewed by Infection Control Professionals in over 300 establishments.
Feedback is encouraged to ensure the courses remain effective and it is envisaged that the courses will evolve overtime as the evidence base and people’s attitudes change.
The educational content of the original course was evaluated and approved by the Infection Control Nurses Association (ICNA) and has been certified by the Royal Institute for Public Health (RIPH).
Who is it for?
The 'MRSA - make a difference' courses have been designed to be used by all healthcare workers who have direct or indirect contact with patients and the general public.
If you are doing this course on a self-study basis and there are aspects of Infection prevention and control practice which are not clear or you would like further clarification on, please discuss these with your line manager or your local infection control team.
What happens next?
Following completion of the course, you should receive a personal copy of the post-course Workbook from your Infection Control Team. Aside from being a memory aid, you will be able to record in your Workbook the action points you have decided to follow, and track these to success!
Is my feedback confidential?
We want your honest answers to the quiz questions asked in the course so you can get the most from this programme and so we give you this promise:
"Although we do track who has completed the course (so that your training administrator can send you the workbook) your individual responses and answers will not be revealed to anybody else, unless you choose to show them"
