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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Please watch the two videos below. They feature patients describing how surgical site infections affected them and their families. Transcripts and closed captions are available for anyone who prefers to read or requires text support.

Surgical site infection: Elaine's story

Duration: 08:34

Surgical site infection: Helen's story

Duration: 01:05