This course covers the following topics related to environmental decontamination in healthcare settings:
- Legislation and regulations
- Training and colour coding
- Cross-infection and practice-specific cleaning protocols
- Storage of environmental cleaning equipment
- Factors affecting environmental maintenance and cleaning
- Importance of high standards of cleanliness and hygiene
- Transfer of microorganisms and types of environmental surfaces
- General good practice
By completing this course, you will be able to understand the relevant legislation and regulations, implement effective cleaning protocols, maintain high standards of cleanliness and hygiene, and minimise the risk of cross-infection.
