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Module title
Infection Prevention and Control
Module code
NA6163
Credit value
20
Level
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Module delivery
Mode of delivery
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Placement
Pattern of delivery
Weekly
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Online
When module is delivered
Semester 1
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Semester 2
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Brief description of module This module will enable practitioners to develop existing infection
content and/ or aims
prevention and control practice in their clinical area, using research and
Overview (max 80 words)
evidence based theoretical knowledge. The module will demonstrate how
micro- organisms, host factors, clinical interventions and the care setting
interact with and contribute to patterns of infection. The implementation of
infection prevention and public health systems in a variety of settings will
be considered in relation to local, national and international infection
control challenges.
Module team/ author/
Michele Dryden (Module Leader), Shelia Loveridge, Martin Still, Karen
coordinator(s)
Butler, Tina Lloyd.
School
SNM
Site/ campus where
Falmer
delivered
Course(s) for which module is appropriate and status on that course
Course
BSc (Hons) Professional Practice
BSc (Hons) Nurse Practitioner
BSc (Hons) Community Specialist Practice
Status (mandatory/ compulsory/
optional)
Optional
Optional
Optional
MODULE AIMS, ASSESSMENT AND SUPPORT
Aims
To be able to identify infection control risks within own area of practice.
To critically analyse the theories relating to infection prevention and
control in order to develop appropriate strategies for practice.
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of the module the student will be able to :
1. Demonstrate an in- depth understanding of how micro
organisms are transmitted, multiply and cause harm.
2. Demonstrate wide ranging knowledge of physiological defence
mechanisms, and their response to infection.
3. Critically analyse the wider public health agenda and its
application to practice.
4. Critically explore and analyse behaviours or situations that
contribute to infection prevention and control.
5. Demonstrate a change management approach to their own
area of practice in relation to infection prevention and control.
6. Develop an in depth understanding of microbiology and
patterns of infection within a wider public health context, taking
into account national policies and the political agenda.
Content
Learning support
Frameworks for change management.
Epidemiology and surveillance.
The role of Public Health England.
Principles of microbiology.
Mechanisms of bacterial and viral infection
Immunity and consequences of infection.
Emerging infections
Legal and ethical issues in infection control
Actions taken to break the chain of infection
Audit and evidence based practice in infection control
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A good range of library resources, specialist websites and
online learning resources support student learning.
Up-to-date reading lists, suggested websites, journals and
online learning resources will be provided on commencement
of the module, using studentcentral.
Indicative Reading
Latest editions of the following texts:
Burnett, E. 2011. Outcome Competences for Practitioners in Infection
Prevention and Control. [online] Available from:
http://bji.sagepub.com/content/early/2011/02/07/1757177410395797.ful
l.pdf+html [05.04.2012]
Hawker, J.et al. 2012. Communicable Disease Control Handbook, 3rd
Ed. Blackwell Publishing.
Infection Prevention Society. 2012.Quality Improvement Tools [online]
available from:
http://ips.uk.net/template1.aspx?PageID=84&cid=91&category=QualityImprovement-Tool- [accessed 15.01.2013]
NICE. 2012.Infection Control. Prevention of healthcare-associated
infection in primary and community care. DOH London. Available from:
http://guidance.nice.org.uk/CG139 [10.02.2012]
Skills for Health. 2011. Infection Prevention and Control. Staff Working
Together. [online] Available from:
http://www.skillsforcare.org.uk/nmsruntime/saveasdialog.aspx?lID=111
74&sID=2694 [10.02.2012].
World Health Organisation. 2013.Cleaner Care is Safer Care [online]
available from: http://www.who.int/gpsc/en/ [accessed 15.01.2013
Key Websites:
http://www.dh.gov.uk
http://www.hpa.org.uk/ - Public Health England
Key Journals:
Journal of Infection Prevention
Journal of Hospital Infection
British Journal of Nursing (Infection Control supplement)
Teaching and learning activities
Details of teaching and
learning activities
Teaching and learning activities to include:
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Keynote lecturers
Group discussion
Case Scenarios linked to practice.
E-learning resources on student central
Tutorials
Student Presentations
Allocation of study hours (indicative)
Where 10 credits = 100 learning hours
SCHEDULED
This is an indication of the number of hours students
can expect to spend in scheduled teaching activities
including lectures, seminars, tutorials, project
supervision, demonstrations, practical classes and
workshops, supervised time in workshops/ studios,
fieldwork, external visits, and work-based learning.
Study hours
GUIDED INDEPENDENT
STUDY
All students are expected to undertake guided
independent study which includes wider reading/
practice, follow-up work, the completion of assessment
tasks, and revisions.
140
PLACEMENT
The placement is a specific type of learning away from
the University that is not work-based learning or a year
abroad.
TOTAL STUDY HOURS
60
200
Assessment tasks
Details of assessment for
this module
1. A presentation (10 Minute) of an evidence based Risk
assessment of a pertinent issue in infection control from the
practitioner’s area of practice. Identifying the nature of the risk
(common organisms and methods of transmission) and for whom
(e.g. immunocompromised or critically ill patients). This will
include an action plan of recommendations to your manager to
reduce the risk in terms of physical interventions, equipment,
education, and resources. This should include estimates of cost,
time required and outcome measures as appropriate. (LOs: 1, 2,
6)
2. A 2,500 word reflective account (using a framework of student’s
choice) which critically explores and analyses the issue
presented formatively (LOs: 3, 4, 5).
Must pass both elements to pass the module
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Types of assessment task
Indicative list of summative assessment tasks which lead to the award of credit or
which are required for progression.
% weighting
(or indicate if
component is
pass/fail)
WRITTEN
Written exam
COURSEWORK
Written assignment/ essay, report, dissertation,
portfolio, project output, set exercise
50%
PRACTICAL
Oral assessment and presentation, practical skills
assessment, set exercise
50%
EXAMINATION INFORMATION
Area examination board
UGCPE
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External examiners
Name
Position and institution
Date appointed
Carol Purcell
University of Hull
01.09.2012
QUALITY ASSURANCE
Date of first approval
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not the first version
Date of last revision
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not the first version
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August 2008
Date tenure
ends
31.08.2016
Date of approval for this
June 2013
version
Version number
2
Modules replaced
NA3121
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