IPC staff regular training
Health Boards should ensure that Infection Control Nurses and Infection Control Doctors have regular training in infection prevention and control of which a record should be kept.
How was this assessed?
Response
Accepted
Response
AcceptedSection 4.3 of the Scottish Government's response notes that the HAI Taskforce delivery plan included an education framework for specialists working in infection prevention and control. For nurses, accredited education programmes for specialist and advanced practice roles are available, with places usually funded by NHS boards, and the "Setting the Direction" action plan ensures their continued accessibility. Postgraduate medical education and training operates within a UK-wide framework, with curricula and standards approved by the GMC and quality-assured by NHS Education for Scotland.
Published Evidence
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SIPCEP includes specialist IPC training pathway. Infection Prevention Workforce Strategic Plan 2022-2024 addresses IPC specialist career development and continuing education. New IPC Specialist Career Framework being developed.
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Strategic plan launched as part of 2016-2021 framework deliverables. Recognises IPC as 'everybody's responsibility'. COVID-19 learning has informed ongoing development of specialist training.