Reduce the spread of germs!
Learn Infection Control in the Home Care Senior clients are more susceptible to viruses, fungus, and bacterial infection due to their weakened immune system from old age and to them, maintaining a spotless living space is too big of a task to do alone. Infection control in the home care is essential in order to prevent the spread of germs towards the residents and if infected, this could cause great discomfort and decreased quality of life in home care. They may feel weaker and weaker over time. Promoting cleaner homes and spaces, and understanding the effects of uncleanliness in home care is one of the few steps in infection control in home care. Knowing the consequences of bacterial or viral spread is key to prevention as well as maintaining the well-being of each client's healthcare workers come into contact with on a daily basis.
This course will cover that and more. Introduction to Infection Control in the Home Care Course is a 9-lesson intermediate course that covers the importance of proper sanitation and disinfection techniques to keep home care clients safe. Healthcare workers will be informed and guided regarding the types of infectious diseases, dangers of growing mold, as well as comprehending how quality of air affects the well-being of clients over time.
Course Goals
✅Promote the importance of having a clean home
✅Educate caregivers on the risks of having an unclean home
✅Inform caregivers about the different ways to prevent the spread of germs and infections in the home
✅Train them how to maintain the cleanliness at home
✅Enhance their skills in controlling the spread of infections at home
Course Objectives
Upon completion of this Training, caregivers will be able to:
✅Demonstrate a deeper understanding of the consequences of having an unclean room
✅Perform the proper ways to keep the home clean and safe
✅Show the proper way of disinfecting the common areas at home
✅Maintain good air quality inside the home
✅Apply the proper techniques in preventing and controlling infections
