Infection prevention and control module
CHOOSE ONE OPTION FROM THE TWO QUESTIONS BELOW:
Q1. There has been an outbreak of enteric infection (diarrhoea and vomiting) in the workplace.
With reference to infection prevention and control theory critically discuss the challenges of managing this. You need to consider:
• The nature of a specific micro-organism and how the infection may have happened
• All infection prevention and control measures that are involved in managing this outbreak and preventing its spread
• The organisational issues that underpin infection prevention and control policy and practice in Hong Kong.
OR
Q2. Surveillance data has shown an increase in the numbers of patients with surgical site infections
With reference to infection prevention and control theory critically discuss the challenges of managing this. You need to consider:
• The nature of a specific micro-organism and how the infection may have happened
• All infection prevention and control measures that are involved in the risks and consequent prevention of SSIs (you may consider the ward, operating theatre or community implications)
• The organisational issues that underpin infection prevention and control policy and practice in Hong Kong.