Training on Infection Control & Hand Hygiene
Strengthen infection prevention and hand hygiene practices through practical training on IPC, PPE, patient safety, outbreak response, and healthcare quality.
Next intake
20 Jul 2026 · Nakuru
Duration
5 days
Live instruction
Delivery
Physical + Virtual
Cohort based
Level
Intermediate
Working professionals
Certification
NITA reimbursable
For Kenyan cohorts
Language
English
All materials
About this programme
Effective infection prevention and hand hygiene practices are essential for ensuring patient safety, protecting healthcare workers, and reducing the spread of healthcare-associated infections (HAIs). This course provides healthcare professionals with practical knowledge and evidence-based strategies to implement robust infection prevention and control (IPC) measures across diverse healthcare settings.
Participants will gain hands-on experience in hand hygiene compliance, standard and transmission-based precautions, proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE), environmental cleaning, waste management, and outbreak response. Through interactive case studies, demonstrations, and practical exercises, the course equips participants with the skills to strengthen IPC programs, improve regulatory compliance, and foster a culture of safety and quality care within their organizations.
Duration
5 Days
Who should Attend
- Doctors and Medical Officers
- Nurses and Midwives
- Infection Prevention & Control Committees
- Hospital Administrators
- Laboratory Personnel
- Clinical Officers
- Pharmacists
- Allied Health Professionals
- Public Health Officers
- Healthcare Support Staff
What you'll walk away with
By the end of the training, participants will be able to:
- Understand the principles and importance of infection prevention and control.
- Apply WHO hand hygiene guidelines and best practices.
- Implement standard and transmission-based precautions in healthcare settings.
- Properly use and dispose of personal protective equipment (PPE).
- Strengthen environmental cleaning and waste management practices.
- Identify and respond to infection risks and outbreaks.
- Promote a culture of patient safety and continuous quality improvement.
What we cover, module by module
Module 1: Fundamentals of Infection Prevention & Control
- Principles of infection prevention and control
- Chain of infection and modes of transmission
- Healthcare-associated infections (HAIs)
- Standard precautions
- Global IPC guidelines and best practices
- Case Study: Investigating an outbreak of healthcare-associated infections in a hospital ward.
- Practical Exercise: Identify infection risks and transmission points within a healthcare facility.
Module 2: Hand Hygiene Best Practices
- Importance of hand hygiene in patient safety
- WHO Five Moments for Hand Hygiene
- Handwashing and hand sanitizing techniques
- Hand hygiene compliance monitoring
- Overcoming barriers to compliance
- Case Study: Improving hand hygiene compliance to reduce hospital-acquired infections.
- Practical Exercise: Demonstration and assessment of proper hand hygiene techniques using WHO standards.
Module 3: Personal Protective Equipment & Isolation Precautions
- Selection and appropriate use of PPE
- Donning and doffing procedures
- Transmission-based precautions
- Isolation protocols
- Occupational health and safety
- Case Study: Managing an infectious disease case using appropriate PPE and isolation measures.
- Practical Exercise: Hands-on PPE application and removal simulation.
Module 4: Environmental Cleaning, Waste Management & Sterilization
- Cleaning and disinfection protocols
- Sterilization and decontamination methods
- Healthcare waste segregation and disposal
- Safe handling of medical equipment
- Environmental monitoring
- Case Study: Preventing infection outbreaks through effective environmental hygiene.
- Practical Exercise: Conduct an environmental infection control audit and waste segregation exercise.
Module 5: Surveillance, Outbreak Response & Continuous Improvement
- Infection surveillance systems
- Outbreak investigation and response
- Antimicrobial stewardship principles
- Infection control audits
- Developing an IPC improvement plan
- Case Study: Coordinated response to a healthcare facility infection outbreak.
- Practical Exercise: Develop and present an Infection Prevention & Hand Hygiene Improvement Action Plan for your healthcare facility.
Where the change lands
Individual Impact
- Apply effective infection prevention and hand hygiene practices.
- Improve compliance with IPC protocols and patient safety standards.
- Reduce the risk of healthcare-associated infections.
- Enhance confidence in managing infection risks.
Organizational Impact
- Improved patient and staff safety.
- Reduced healthcare-associated infections and cross-contamination.
- Stronger compliance with infection control standards and accreditation requirements.
- Enhanced quality of care and public confidence.
Dates and locations
Upcoming intakes
Every intake is limited to a small cohort. Booking closes when a date fills or three weeks before the start, whichever comes first.
| City | Starts | Ends | Delivery | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|
NakuruNext | 20 Jul 2026 | 24 Jul 2026 | In-Person | Book |
Kigali | 20 Jul 2026 | 24 Jul 2026 | In-Person | Book |
Accra | 20 Jul 2026 | 24 Jul 2026 | In-Person | Book |
Kisumu | 27 Jul 2026 | 31 Jul 2026 | In-Person | Book |
Johannesburg | 27 Jul 2026 | 31 Jul 2026 | In-Person | Book |
Dakar | 27 Jul 2026 | 31 Jul 2026 | In-Person | Book |
- NakuruNext
20 Jul → 24 Jul·In-Person
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20 Jul → 24 Jul·In-Person
Book this intake - Accra
20 Jul → 24 Jul·In-Person
Book this intake - Kisumu
27 Jul → 31 Jul·In-Person
Book this intake - Johannesburg
27 Jul → 31 Jul·In-Person
Book this intake - Dakar
27 Jul → 31 Jul·In-Person
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