Course Title: Comply with infection prevention and control policies and procedures

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term2 2022

Course Code: OHTH5942C

Course Title: Comply with infection prevention and control policies and procedures

Important Information:

Please note that this course will have compulsory in-person attendance requirements for some teaching activities.
To participate in any RMIT course in-person activities or assessment, you will need to comply with RMIT vaccination requirements which are applicable during the duration of the course. This RMIT requirement includes being vaccinated against COVID-19 or holding a valid medical exemption.
Please read this RMIT Enrolment Procedure as it has important information regarding COVID vaccination and your study at RMIT: https://policies.rmit.edu.au/document/view.php?id=209.
Please read the Student website for additional requirements of in-person attendance: https://www.rmit.edu.au/covid/coming-to-campus

Please check your Canvas course shell closer to when the course starts to see if this course requires mandatory in-person attendance. The delivery method of the course might have to change quickly in response to changes in the local state/national directive regarding in-person course attendance.

School: 535T Social Care and Health

Campus: Bundoora Campus

Program: C5417 - Diploma of Nursing

Course Contact: Rosemarie Russell

Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 7478

Course Contact Email: rosemarie.russell@rmit.edu.au

Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff

Course Lead

Eleisha Petdro

Email: eleisha.petdro@rmit.edu.au 

Nominal Hours: 25

Regardless of the mode of delivery, represent a guide to the relative teaching time and student effort required to successfully achieve a particular competency/module. This may include not only scheduled classes or workplace visits but also the amount of effort required to undertake, evaluate and complete all assessment requirements, including any non-classroom activities.

Pre-requisites and Co-requisites

None

Course Description

In this course you will gain the skills and knowledge required to follow organisational infection prevention and control procedures, including implementing standard and transmission-based precautions and responding to infection risks.

National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria

National Element Code & Title:	HLTINF001 Comply with infection prevention and control policies and procedures
Element:	1. Follow standard and additional precautions for infection prevention and control
Performance Criteria:	1. Follow standard and additional precautions for infection prevention and control
Element:	1. Follow standard and additional precautions for infection prevention and control
Performance Criteria:	1. Follow standard and additional precautions for infection prevention and control
Element:	2. Identify infection hazards and assess risks
Performance Criteria:	2. Identify infection hazards and assess risks
Element:	2. Identify infection hazards and assess risks
Performance Criteria:	2. Identify infection hazards and assess risks
Element:	3. Follow procedures for managing risks associated with specific hazards
Performance Criteria:	3. Follow procedures for managing risks associated with specific hazards
Element:	3. Follow procedures for managing risks associated with specific hazards
Performance Criteria:	3. Follow procedures for managing risks associated with specific hazards

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this course you will have developed and applied the skills and knowledge required to demonstrate competency in the above elements. 

Details of Learning Activities

This unit is designed to be delivered in a Blended Learning mode.  Blended Learning involves learning through various modes, for example, online learning and learning in a classroom.

The Blended Learning approach for this unit includes:

• Online learning - provide you with formative feedback and facilitate your learning as you progress through your course
• Classroom teaching and tutorials - introducing you to key concepts within the course
• Labs - provide practice and simulation
• Clinical experience - provides you with practical experience in a nursing health care environment
• Self directed learning -  such as reading to expand your knowledge and understanding of information delivered

All learning activities you will undertake within the course are designed to provide you with the practical skills, knowledge and attitudes required to perform to the standard expected in the health industry.

Teaching Schedule

Syllabus

Sem 2, 2022

Session	Learning	Assessment/Learning activities
Session 1	Lesson 1: Introduction to infection control  Welcome to comply infection prevention and   control policies and procedures.  Overview of the assessment tasks and due dates    Today's session will include in class activities/ discussion including researching, watching you tube websites to cover the following learning outcomes from lesson 1:  Hand hygiene practices in accordance with organisations policies and procedures  Hand care procedures and cover cuts and abrasions  Place appropriate signs when and where appropriate  Identify and respond to situations where additional precautions may be required to prevent transmission of infection    Online module 1:  Prevent and control infection to be completed in own time.	Canvas Quiz
Practical Lab 1	Tutorial session conducted prior to practical lab    Practice-based Clinical lab   Hand hygiene  Cleaning a dressing trolley Donning and doffing PPE
Session 2	Lesson 2 – self-directed learning including researching, watching you tube websites to cover the following learning outcomes:  Organisation procedures for choice and use of personal protection equipment  Procedures for respiratory hygiene and cough etiquette  Procedures for environmental cleaning  Procedures for handling, transporting and processing of linen in a manner that controls the spread of infection  Procedures for disposal of contaminated waste  Procedures for handling and cleaning client equipment that prevents skin and mucous membrane exposures, contamination of clothing, and transfer of pathogens  Infection hazards associated with own role and work environment  Own areas of responsibility in relation to infection prevention and control  Assess risk by determining the likelihood and severity of harm from identified hazards.  Document and report activities and tasks that put self, clients, visitors and/or other workers at risk  Appropriate control measures to minimise risk in accordance with organisations procedures  Protocols for care after exposure to blood or other body fluids as required  Remove spills in accordance with the policies and procedures of the organisation er body fluids as required  Minimise contamination of materials, equipment and instruments by aerosols and splatter  Separate and maintain clean and contaminated zones  Confine records, materials and medicaments to a well-designated clean zone  Confine contaminated instruments and equipment to a well-designated contaminated zone    Online module: Identify infection hazards and assess risks	Canvas Quiz
Practical Lab 2	Tutorial session conducted prior to practical lab.    Practice-based Clinical lab.  Personal Protective Equipment  Hazard spill clean up  Cleaning of equipment
Session 3	Online module 3: Manage risk to be completed in own time
Due 30th July 2022		Assessment Task 2 : Knowledge Assessment
Week 6 - Refer to CANVAS		Assessment Task 1 : Simulation Assessment
Week 6		Compulsory completion of ACSQHC hand hygiene and basics of infection control learning modules.
Week 17 - onwards		AT3 - Clinical Placement

 

 

 

Learning Resources

Prescribed Texts

References

Other Resources

Prescribed Textbook

Year Published: 2017 or 2016 Edition 

Title: Tabbner's nursing care : theory and practice Creator Gabrielle Koutoukidis Contributor Kate Stainton author. Jodie Hughson author. Publisher Elsevier Australia a division of Reed International Books Australia Pty Ltd

Overview of Assessment

Assessment for this course is ongoing throughout the semester. Your knowledge and understanding of course content is assessed through participation in class exercises, oral/written presentations and through the application of learned skills and insights. Full assessment briefs will be provided and can be found on CANVAS.

Assessment Tasks

Assessment Task 1:  Simulation Assessment

Assessment Task 2: Knowledge Assessment

Assessment Task 3:  Clinical Placement

 

Assessment Matrix

Other Information

Clinical Placement   Please note an opportunity to repeat clinical placement is not guaranteed and will be at the discretion of the Clinical Coordinator/Program Manager.  

 

Important information regarding Assessment Tasks:

You are permitted to have 2 attempts at a simulated practical assessment and 1 resit at theory assessment for this course. 

Resubmissions are not automatic and will only be approved at the discretion of the Program Coordinator, after consultation with the teacher.

All resubmissions must be completed and submitted no more than 7 days after your work has been assessed.  

Recognition of Prior Learning and Credit Transfer

If you think you have some or all of the knowledge and competencies described, please discuss the Recognition of Prior Learning and Credit Transfer options with may be available to you with your Course Coordinator:

For more information go to:

https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/search?q=prior+learning

 

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Special consideration

Use the special consideration process if your circumstances are such that you cannot fulfil assessment requirements. For example, if you are unable to complete any piece of assessment by a due date, you will need to apply for an extension.

Special Consideration Policy

 

Equitable Learning Services

 

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