The education is primarily intended for health care workers with a bachelor degree (RN, MD). The education extends for 5 days and is a combination of theoretical training, case studies in groups, and in presentation of the studies. The education is offered 3 times a year with 25 students per course.
The focus is the organization of the infection prevention and control nationally and locally, helping to create a link between overall policy objectives and infection prevention and control at each department / hospital.
The educational programme aims to ensure:
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A uniform basis for practicing infection control for the front line personnel
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Networking across hospitals
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Implementation of accreditation standards and guidelines in infection control and patient safety in cooperation with managers and employees
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Introduction to international, regional and local infection control guidelines
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Evaluation by a questionnaire