Infection control and prevention refers to the measures and practices implemented to minimize the risk of spreading infections in various settings, such as healthcare facilities, workplaces, and communities. It involves a range of strategies aimed at reducing the transmission of infectious agents, including viruses, bacteria, and other pathogens.

Course Description

This course aims to enhance the readiness of healthcare professionals to effectively manage cases of Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS-CoV) within healthcare settings. It provides participants with best practices in infection prevention and control, along with insights from healthcare-associated outbreaks and lessons learned.

The course emphasizes practical application of preventive measures and strengthens response capabilities to reduce transmission, protect patients and healthcare workers, and improve the quality of care.

Learning Objectives

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

• Describe the key characteristics and modes of transmission of Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS-CoV) in healthcare settings.
• Apply best practices in infection prevention and control according to established guidelines.
• Identify risk factors associated with healthcare-associated outbreaks.
• Analyze outbreak scenarios and extract key lessons learned.
• Implement appropriate measures for rapid response and outbreak containment.
• Promote adherence to infection control protocols to protect patients and healthcare workers.

Target Audience

All healthcare professionals and facility staff involved in infection prevention, control, and management of infectious diseases.

Welcome to Environmental cleaning and disinfection in healthcare facilities

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

• Understand principles of environmental cleaning and disinfection in healthcare.
• Demonstrate knowledge of environmental cleaning techniques.
• Describe cleaning and disinfection techniques for different hospital areas.
• Explain proper cleaning methods for specific pathogens and additional techniques.
• Discuss strategies for monitoring and assessing environmental cleaning effectiveness.

Target audience:

IP Director, Infection preventionists and operating companies for cleaning in hospitals.