A Framework for Mandatory Induction Training
In Healthcare Associated Infection (HAI) for NHS Scotland
The concept of creating a Framework for Mandatory Induction Training in Healthcare Associated Infection (HAI) for NHS Scotland emerged from a Scottish Executive-initiated symposium held in Glasgow in June 2002. An invited audience of key experts in HAI from the UK and abroad attended the symposium, participating in workshops focusing on specific areas of HAI practice.
One of the key focus areas was training in HAI for healthcare workers. It was felt that the most effective way to make training in HAI more consistent and robust was to ensure that it became an element of standard induction training for all employees.
This framework for mandatory induction (pdf) training outlines the requirements for the educational content for the prevention and control of healthcare associated infection which should be included in any induction programme.
The framework has two elements:
Foundation
The overarching foundation on which the framework is based is the Standard Infection Control Precautions (SICPs)
Learning Outcomes
Mandatory induction training programmes should aim to ensure that healthcare workers achieve the learning outcomes selected to best meet their needs.
Target groups for mandatory induction training in HAI include:
- All hands-on clinical staff who have input to direct patient care
- Staff with minimal patient contact
- Staff who have contact with patient-related equipment
- Contracted/voluntary staff engaged in any of the three categories above
NHS Education for Scotland has produced a resource pack that supports educators and healthcare workers in achieving the requirements of mandatory training.
DVD resources 'Reading the Signs' and 'Chain of Infection' and the booklet
'A Route to Enhanced Competence in the Prevention and Control of Infection”
Copies of the DVD resources can be obtained from Allison.brown@nes.scot.nhs.uk
An additional resource has also been made available. Measuring Progress - An audit tool to assess the implementation of Mandatory Induction Training in HAI (pdf)
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