Why infection prevention and control matters

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SIPCEP foundation layer topic: Why infection prevention and control matters.

Learning resources for health and social care staff, students and volunteers in Scotland.

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The eLearning modules available are:

  • Why infection prevention and control matters
  • Why infection prevention and control matters : assessment
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Watch the two videos below to hear patients describe the impact surgical site infections had on them and their families. 

Surgical site infection: Elaine's story

Duration: 08:34

Surgical site infection: Helen's story

Duration: 01:05