Decontamination Lead Role and Responsibilities - for staff working as Decontamination Lead as defined in HTM 01 Part A in healthcare settings and dental practices


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Decontamination & infection control

DLR - Decontamination lead role and responsibilities

Duration
3.5 days

Accreditation
This course is accredited by the City & Guilds of London Institute.

Who will benefit?
This course has been devised to meet the needs of those taking on the role of decontamination lead as specificied in HTM 01 Part A and HTM 01-05 and other documents.

Please note, if you do not have operational experience of decontamination management we strongly recommend you attend IDO - Introduction to decontamination operations. Please ask our Sales Team for more information.

Aim
To provide delegate with the required knowledge and skills to perform the role of decontamination lead.

Objectives
Delegates will acquire the skills and knowledge to:

Explain the principles of decontamination and the importance of performing the decontamination process as set out in relevant guidelines.
Identify and reference the appropriate guidelines that relate to aspects of decontamination.
Explain the importance of infection prevention and control in relation to decontamination.
Understand the function and audit requirements for different types of decontamination equipment involved in the decontamination process.
Recognise the guidelines that apply to the management of equipment and environment involved in the decontamination process.
Explain the principles of audit and have an understanding of how to perform an audit within a decontamination area.
Identify the training needs of staff working within decontamination.
Understand the value of a Quality Management System in the management of decontamination and its associated risks within a healthcare environment.
Implement an effective means of monitoring compliance in relation to decontamination within a healthcare environment.

Other information
The course requires that you read HTM 01-01 Part A which can be downloaded for free from Space for Health (Registration required).

This course includes pre-attendance learning.

Alternatives/What next?
SSD Managers looking to develop their skills and knowledge with a view to taking on the decontamination lead role might want to consider our Foundation Degree.

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