Poster presentation with powerpoint slide with relevent information. Must be Uk evidence based.
Students will create a poster presentation analysing the principles of infection prevention and control in a specific area ( community setting-home help). The presentation must also evaluate the role of the health worker and their contribution to the maintenance of a safe environment. This will be self and peer marked.
This task will meet Learning Outcomes 1 and 3:
LO1. Analyse the principles of infection prevention and control in healthcare settings.
LO2. Evaluate the role of the health worker and their contribution to the maintenance of a safe environment in relation to infection control.
Component 2: Academic Poster
Weighting: 50% of module summative grade
You must create a poster presentation which comprehensively analyses the principles of infection prevention and control in a specific area such as a hospital, residential or community setting. You should use your own work setting if relevant/appropriate. You must analyse the setting in terms of infection prevention and control and at the same time evaluate the role of the healthcare professional and their contribution to the maintenance of a safe environment, how this might be effective and why? This poster presentation must be supported by relevant and current research into infection prevention and control
This task will meet Learning Outcomes 1 and 3
Assessment Guidance
You must create an academic poster (A1 size) and deliver an oral presentation regarding the content of your poster.
You must clearly identify a healthcare setting – home care. You can be more specific if you wish e.g. surgical ward, maternity ward.
Identify the risks to patients from infection in there own home. How can these risks be managed? What legislation is in place to manage the risk to patients?
Additional Notes
1) Read broadly infection prevention and control within healthcare, who has responsibility for this and how it is achieved.
2) Ensure your poster addresses both learning outcomes equally.
3) The content must be fully referenced using the Harvard reference system
4) Titles and the final reference list do not count towards your word count
5) In text citations and quotations ARE INCLUDED in your word count