Career Specific

Infection prevention for patient transfer in hospitals and healthcare facilitie

This Micro-Credential covers essential infection prevention for patient transport. Learn best practices for hand hygiene, proper use and removal of personal protective equipment (PPE), safe transfer of infectious patients, and cleaning of wheelchairs or stretchers after use. These lessons equip you with the knowledge and skills to protect yourself from infection risks during patient transport at work.

Competency

Earner can protect themselves and others from infection while working in hospitals and establishments.

How ?

Earner writes an explanation and submits a video demonstrating the important methods and steps according to the practices for patient transfer, including hand washing and the putting on and taking off of personal protective equipment in the transfer of drug-resistant infectious patients.

Method overview

Earner develop essential knowledge and skills in patient transport, including:

Patient isolation
Hand hygiene
Donning and doffing personal protective equipment
Transporting infected patients according to standards
Cleaning wheelchairs/beds

Including developing skills through practical experience in caring for infected patients, including self-protection during the work.

How can you achieve ?

Earner must fully explain and demonstrate the essential procedures and steps in accordance with patient transport practices, as follows:

Handwashing methods and procedures according to their own agency's policies.
Methods and procedures for donning and removing personal protective equipment when transporting patients with drug-resistant infections.