Training activity information
Details
Observe an infection control visit to an offsite contracted service and reflect on the visit
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
- For example, laundry, sterile services, clinical waste or catering
- Onsite vs offsite services
- Risk management
- Compliance with legislation and policies
- The responsibilities for education of offsite facility staff compared to onsite staff
- Impact on the patient pathway, including when processes fail
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. |