Module Overview
(i) Module description
This module introduces you to infection prevention with focus on universal
precautions which includes various types of infection prevention methods.
Emphasis is placed on the barrier nursing, isolation and reverse isolation.
(ii) How to use this module
Each unit requires you to conduct a field trip to the hospital to observe how each
unit is implemented. Make sure you read all the required and recommended books
as these are directly relevant to the achievement of the expected study outcomes.
The sub-headings are interrelated; as such, ensure that you have competently
mastered the concepts of each unit before moving to the next one.
(iii) How the module fits into the programme
The knowledge contained in this module will be integrated/applied in the
management of clients with several conditions, so as to prevent the spread of
infection to your clients as well as to protect yourself from catching the infection
while working in various health settings.
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| Nursing science 1 |
