Infection prevention and control (IPC) measures are critical components in maintaining a safe environment in health and care settings. In this week’s newsletter we share a selection of resources, courses, and guidelines to equip health and care professionals with the knowledge and tools needed to enhance IPC practices and safeguard the health and wellbeing of the people we care for.
This week’s newsletter looks at the role that effective data monitoring plays in supporting you to manage and improve your service, capture positive outcomes, and contribute information to help drive change in the wider health and care system.
This online event will introduce a new research project called Creating Inclusive Residential Care of LGBTQ+ Elders (CIRCLE) that explores potential ways residential care providers could be supported to make their care services more LGBTQ+ inclusive. The event will share details of a new resource that has been created for residential care homes to help services implement the key principles of LGBTQ+ inclusive practice.
These in-person full-day sessions will cover the principles of infection prevention and management, including common healthcare organisms, their route of transmission and how to prevent spread within the care home setting. Please see the upcoming sessions below:
Tuesday 10th September 2024
K2 Crawley, RH11 9BQ
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Tuesday 19th November 2024
Field Place, Worthing, BN13 1NP
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Skills for Care recently released the new ‘Workforce Strategy for Adult Social Care in England’, a collaborative strategy developed to create a roadmap for the future of the social care workforce over the next 15 years. The strategy makes recommendations based on input from ‘thousands of stakeholders’, current legislation, and new workforce data with the aim ‘to attract, retain, train and transform the workforce.’
Click here to find out more about the new ‘Workforce Strategy’ →
West Sussex County Council are providing health and social care services with the following ‘Preventing Infection Workbooks’ for free:
What do the booklets cover?
To request for copies of this workbook, please contact WSCC via email at: [email protected].
Training for medicine administration in care homes is crucial for resident safety, compliance with regulations, and mitigating risks associated with medication errors. This newsletter highlights courses and resources that aim to help you enhance the accuracy, efficiency, and overall quality of medicine administration in your service.
Tuesday 9th July 2024, 11:00am – 12:00pm
‘Join us for an enlightening session where we delve into the transformative power of technology in social care. We’ll explore the everyday tech that surrounds us, revealing hidden features that can enhance safety and simplify life for social care staff and those they support. Learn how to harness these capabilities to foster a safer, more connected care environment.’
Wednesday 26th June 2024, 14:30pm – 15:30pm
‘This webinar will introduce new managers to the support and resources available from Skills for Care and where you can find this information on our website. Discover how we can support you with recruiting and developing your staff and the support available to help you effectively lead your organisation, develop best practice and keep up-to-date with guidance.’
The UK population is ageing, with over 50% of UK adults expected to be 50 and over by 2035 (Office for Health Improvement & Disparities, 2022). As a manager in health and social care you will be keenly aware of the challenges that ageing presents. However, focusing on the more positive aspects of ageing rather than its limitations can help us cultivate an enriching environment where older adults are valued, respected and encouraged to flourish.
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