Critically analyse the need for strict infection prevention and control within any care environment.

Essay (Learning Outcome 2 & 3 – 70% of the module mark).

 

Using a critical incident approach critically appraise applicable infection prevention and control protocols, taking account of contemporary issues and debates in this field.

 

Your essay should be structured in a formal academic manner with an Introduction, Main Body discussion and Conclusions, followed by a Reference List and (if necessary) Appendices. The Reference List and any Appendices are excluded from the word count.

 

Module Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this module, you will be able to:

  1. Critically appraise existing knowledge and understanding of infection prevention and control.

 

  1. Critically analyse the need for strict infection prevention and control within any care environment.

 

  1. Examine current and future issues and debates around infectious diseases, epidemiology, prevalence and morbidity.