Environmental Cleaning and Disinfection Practices
Course Overview
Course Introduction
This course focuses on maintaining a clean and disinfected healthcare environment to prevent the transmission of infections. Participants will learn effective cleaning and disinfection practices.
Duration: 5 days
Course Outline
Course Objectives:
- Understand the importance of environmental cleaning in infection prevention.
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Implement proper cleaning and disinfection procedures.
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Identify high-touch surfaces and critical areas for disinfection.
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Develop strategies for monitoring environmental hygiene.
Course Modules
Course Modules:
Module 1: Importance of Environmental Cleaning
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Impact of environmental cleanliness on infection rates.
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Historical context and evolution of cleaning practices.
Module 2: Proper Cleaning and Disinfection Procedures
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Differentiating between cleaning and disinfection.
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Selection and use of appropriate disinfectants.
Module 3: High-Touch Surfaces and Critical Areas
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Identification of surfaces prone to contamination.
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Developing targeted cleaning protocols.
Module 4: Monitoring and Quality Assurance
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Strategies for monitoring environmental hygiene.
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Implementing quality assurance measures.
Module 5: Case Studies and Improvement Strategies
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Case studies illustrating successful environmental hygiene programs.
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Continuous improvement strategies.
Course Administration Details
Methodology
Instructor-led sessions use a blended learning approach combining presentations, guided practical exercises, web-based tutorials, and group work, delivered by seasoned industry experts. All facilitation and course materials are in English, so participants should be reasonably proficient in the language.
Accreditation
Upon successful completion of this training, participants will be issued an Apollina Healthcare certificate certified by the National Industrial Training Authority (NITA).
Training Venue
The training will be held at Apollina Healthcare Training Centre. The course fee covers the course tuition, training materials, two break refreshments, and lunch. All participants will additionally cater to their travel expenses, visa application, insurance, and other personal expenses.
Accommodation & Transfer
Accommodation and Airport Transfer are arranged upon request. For reservations contact the Training Officer.
Email: connect@apollinahealthcare.com
Phone: (+254) 710 661 274
Tailor-Made
This training can also be customized to suit the needs of your institution upon request. You can have it delivered in our Apollina Healthcare Training Centre or at a convenient location.
Payment
Payment should be transferred to the Apollina Healthcare account through a bank on or before the start of the course. Send proof of payment to: connect@apollinahealthcare.com.
