Frameworks
Frameworks supporting practitioners to increase and develop their existing knowledge, understanding and skills.
Knowledge and skills framework on containing and controlling antimicrobial resistance
NHS Education for Scotland (NES) in close collaboration with the Scottish Antimicrobial Prescribing Group (SAPG) and Glasgow Caledonian University have created a multidisciplinary framework “Containing and controlling antimicrobial resistance: A knowledge and skills framework for health and social care in Scotland” to support the education of health and social care staff and students in Scotland.
The framework can be accessed via the Antimicrobial Resistance and Stewardship Zone on Turas Learn.
Framework to support staff development in the decontamination of re-usable medical devices
⚠️ Please note that the Decontamination Framework resources have been temporarily withdrawn pending review/updates. These will be made available again once the review process is complete.
The framework supports practitioners to increase and develop their existing knowledge, understanding and skills in the complex area of decontamination. It considers the work which is carried out in a wide range of roles in decontamination services to identify the different types and levels of skills which staff working in a decontamination role may require whether working in local, endoscopy or central decontamination.
Preventing and reducing infection and other risks in the healthcare built environment
⚠️ Please note the Healthcare Built Environment Knowledge & Skills Framework resources were removed on 21st May 2025 for review and updates.
The overarching aim of the Knowledge and Skills Framework is to support the educational development of NHS staff and external partners, for example building contractors and suppliers, in acquiring the knowledge and skills to prevent and control the potential risks of harm posed by healthcare facilities. Known risks commonly associated with service systems are the provision of water and drainage, air ventilation, electricity, fire and medical gases.
The framework articulates the knowledge and skills required across 4 levels of practice: informed, skilled, enhanced and expert. You can access the framework via the Healthcare Built Environment Zone.
Additional professional frameworks
NES NMAHP Development Framework
The NES NMAHP Development Framework is an overarching resource comprising of two linked components: The Healthcare Support Workers Learning Framework and The NMAHP Post-registration Development Framework.