Infection Control: Laundry
Course Description:
In this course, we highlight the importance of effective laundry procedures and identify safe working systems that reduce risks associated whilst handling laundry items in the care home.
Taking the learner through all of the essential steps in the laundering process, including infection control cleaning precautions to consider, collection and transportation of laundry items, and key principles for maintaining infection control in the workplace, this course is perfect for those interested in the best practice methods of infection control procedures whilst handling laundry.
Learning Outcomes:
After completing this course, participants should be able to:
- Recognise the importance of effective laundry procedures in maintaining the safety of residents and staff
- Describe the precautions, procedures and systems that should be employed when handling laundry in order to reduce risks
Who this course is appropriate for:
This course is perfect for anyone who handles laundry as part of their role.
Continuing Professional Development Hours:
Up to 8 hours can be earned completing this course.
You can earn 1 Continuing Professional Development (CPD) hour by completing the video and assessment questions. If you wish to extend your learning and earn up to an additional 7 CPD hours, you may download the extension exercise which is attached to this course.
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