Run by School of Medical and Health Sciences

20.000 Credits or 10.000 ECTS Credits

Semester 2

Organiser: Dr Jaci Huws

Global concerns about healthcare associated infections and antimicrobial resistance persist. These concerns are also a major priority in the United Kingdom, linked to patient safety, which is the “cornerstone” of healthcare. The purpose of this online module is to equip individuals with the right knowledge and skills to provide leadership and promote best practice in infection prevention and control in health and social care settings. This module will provide an opportunity for participants to engage virtually with others with similar interests, and provide increased opportunity for networking. NB This is an online module delivered via Blackboard Ultra. Students will be required to have access to IT and up to date computer and software,, a microphone and headphones or speakers.

Indicative content

Introduction to online module –“how to” guide.

Overview. Principles of Infection Prevention.

Getting evidence into practice.

Audit, surveillance and feedback.

Behaviour change theory.

Behaviour change in practice.

Understanding the work setting and managing challenges.

Leadership and coaching - leading the way.

Championing infection prevention.

Quality improvement and best practice.

good

Good Good understanding of the facts and principles specific to the topics covered in this module. Good understanding of professional accountability issues. This equates to a minimum mark of Grade B- in the Grading Criteria.

threshold

Categorical Marking Criteria: Threshold Basic understanding of the facts and principles specific to the topics covered in this module. Basic understanding of professional accountability issues. Students will be required to achieve a minimum of C- grade in the assignment to in order to pass the theory component of the module.

Good Good understanding of the facts and principles specific to the topics covered in this module. Good understanding of professional accountability issues. This equates to a minimum mark of Grade B- in the Grading Criteria.

Excellent An excellent understanding of the facts and principles specific to the topics covered in this module and evidence of additional evidence gained by the student. Very good understanding of professional accountability issues. This equates to a minimum mark of Grade A- in the Grading Criteria

excellent

Excellent An excellent understanding of the facts and principles specific to the topics covered in this module and evidence of additional evidence gained by the student. Very good understanding of professional accountability issues. This equates to a minimum mark of Grade A- in the Grading Criteria

1. 1. Apply and critically analyse appropriate behaviour change strategies within the infection prevention domain, which impact positively on patient and population safety from infection.
2. 1. Display a mastery in literature searching skills, show ability to access and critically appraise literature pertaining to infection prevention, leadership and behaviour change.
3. 1. Develop comprehensive knowledge of infection prevention such as epidemiology of infection and antimicrobial resistance, standard precautions, policy, guidance.
4. 1. Show excellence in leadership and interpersonal skills to act as role model and promote behaviour change in the workplace.
5. 1. Demonstrate critical reflective skills to show learning and development in own role.

Type	Name	Description	Weight
INDIVIDUAL BLOG	Individual Blog	Students will be asked to provide a referenced blog (300-500 words per week) relating to a range of issues covered by the module on a weekly basis (week five through to week 10).	100.00

		Hours
Private study	Online resources, additional reading, website references, blog preparation will comprise the private study element for this course.	170
	A selection of strategies will be used in the delivery of the online module in order to accommodate different learning styles, and make use of the participant’s professional experiences and expertise in infection prevention and clinical practice. Weekly learning units (week 1-10) will require 2 hours work. Weekly discussion board (week 1-10) will require 1 hour week engagement. Several strategies will be used in order to enhance the teaching and learning experience. These include: Online quizzes to recap on learning materials (session 1-10) Podcasts (to provide information about course set-up and management, and provide talks/lectures related to infection prevention and behaviour change) Participants’ engagement with blog (session 5 -10) Discussion board –to provide forum for discussion and support, and share feedback from others (session 1-10)	30

• Literacy - Proficiency in reading and writing through a variety of media
• Numeracy - Proficiency in using numbers at appropriate levels of accuracy
• Computer Literacy - Proficiency in using a varied range of computer software
• Self-Management - Able to work unsupervised in an efficient, punctual and structured manner. To examine the outcomes of tasks and events, and judge levels of quality and importance
• Exploring - Able to investigate, research and consider alternatives
• Information retrieval - Able to access different and multiple sources of information
• Inter-personal - Able to question, actively listen, examine given answers and interact sensitevely with others
• Critical analysis & Problem Solving - Able to deconstruct and analyse problems or complex situations. To find solutions to problems through analyses and exploration of all possibilities using appropriate methods, rescources and creativity.
• Presentation - Able to clearly present information and explanations to an audience. Through the written or oral mode of communication accurately and concisely.
• Teamwork - Able to constructively cooperate with others on a common task, and/or be part of a day-to-day working team
• Mentoring - Able to support, help, guide, inspire and/or coach others
• Caring - Showing concern for others; caring for children, people with disabilities and/or the elderly
• Management - Able to utilise, coordinate and control resources (human, physical and/or financial)
• Argument - Able to put forward, debate and justify an opinion or a course of action, with an individual or in a wider group setting
• Self-awareness & Reflectivity - Having an awareness of your own strengths, weaknesses, aims and objectives. Able to regularly review, evaluate and reflect upon the performance of yourself and others
• Leadership - Able to lead and manage, develop action plans and objectives, offer guidance and direction to others, and cope with the related pressures such authority can result in

Resource implications for students

Resources required include computer access, microphone, and headphones or soeakers

Talis Reading list

http://readinglists.bangor.ac.uk/modules/nhs-4382.html

Reading list

TALIS Reading list