Thorough hand decontamination, using the correct cleansing agent and technique is a vital part of infection control procedures, both protecting the health and social care worker and patient/client.
The correct methodology for hand decontamination is part of the core knowledge that all health and social care workers need to ensure that transmission of infection between themselves and patients/clients is prevented. This training package gives nurse educators, link nurses, team leaders and all those involved in boosting knowledge and skills amongst their staff and colleagues an easy-to-use, evidence-based programme that delivers long-lasting knowledge that is transferred to the workplace.

Key learning outcomes for those completing the full training session are to:

• understand the responsibilities of health and social care workers in reducing the risk of transmission of infection between patients/clients
• learn when to decontaminate hands
• use risk assessment to select the appropriate cleansing agent
• learn the correct technique to ensure effective hand decontamination

The materials contained in this Hand Decontamination Booster PACK are supplied in PDF, Microsoft PowerPoint and Microsoft Word formats (all printable and many editable to reflect local issues). There are session plans for a full 3.5 hour training session, for a quick boost one-hour session, or a short refresher of 10 to 15 minutes. Extensive guidance is provided around both using the materials and enhancing the learning experience.

Contents includes:

• combined presentation and trainer guide
• accompanying handouts
• group discussion briefing
• session guides and timings
• information on learning styles
• tutor guidance
• tutor forms
• CPD evidence forms and action planning
• hand washing activity
• Bug hunt activity
• educational card game
• educational game based on 'pass the parcel'
• quiz and wordsearch assessments
• case scenarios
• health awareness campaign guidance
• information posters
• information leaflets.

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