Training activity information
Details
Shadow a member of the infection control team, including visiting a ward, and reflect on their role
Type
Observational training activity (OTA)
Evidence requirements
Evidence the observation or experience has been undertaken by the trainee.
Reflections on the observation or experience at two timepoints including contextualisation to the trainees own practice. E.g., for planned observations, a reflection before the observation and after, or for unplanned events a reflection one day after and another reflection a week later.
Considerations
- The pressures of the role and prioritisation of duties
- The breadth of the role, activities undertaken and the need to multitask
- Patient centred care and support
- Application of risk-based decision making
- The range of meetings attended
- The value of scientific contribution to decision making
- Duty of candour
Relevant learning outcomes
| # | Outcome |
|---|---|
| # 1 |
Outcome
Explore the contribution of Infection Prevention and Control to patient care. |
| # 2 |
Outcome
Identify the roles and relationships of the multidisciplinary team working in Infection Prevention and Control. |
| # 3 |
Outcome
Describe the working practices of Infection Prevention and Control. |
| # 6 |
Outcome
Compare and contrast the practice of Infection Prevention and Control with other specialties. |