Infection - MDRO Awareness All Care Settings All Staff
MDRO Awareness All Care Settings All Staff
Overview of UK Government Guidance on Infection prevention and control for multidrug-resistant organisms in adult social care settings.
This is not a replacement for full infection control training - it is additional information, based on new guidance on the topic of MDRO's.
Presentation, Handout x 3, Knowledge Check End of Session Questions x 3, Trainer Aide Answer Key x 3
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This is an awareness session, not clinical training
Overall Aim: To equip adult social care staff and managers with essential knowledge, skills and practical procedures to prevent and control the spread of multidrug-resistant organisms (MDROs), ensuring safe, dignified and inclusive care for all individuals.
Learning Objectives:
Explain what multidrug-resistant organisms (MDROs) are and why they matter in adult social care.
Describe how MDROs spread in care settings and the risks they pose.
Apply key infection prevention and control (IPC) principles to everyday care activities.
Demonstrate correct hand hygiene, PPE use and environmental cleaning practices.
Support individuals ethically while managing MDRO risk, respecting dignity and autonomy.
Presentation (88 Slides)
Aims and Objectives
What are Multidrug-Resistant Organisms (MDROs)?
Examples of Common MDROs in England
Why MDROs Matter in Care Settings
Why This Matters in Social Care
Balancing Safety with Person-Centred Care
Section - How MDROs Spread in Adult Social Care Settings
Direct Contact
Indirect Contact
Contributing Factors
What This Means For Care Practice
Section - Communication and Care Planning
Include MDRO Status in the Individual’s Care Plan
Use Usual Communication Channels
Escalate Health Concerns Appropriately
Work with IPC Specialists
Training and Education
Section - Admission, Visits & Inclusion
Safe Admissions and Readmissions
Visits and Social Inclusion
Balancing Safety and Person-Centred Care
Section - Hand Hygiene Principles
Why Hand Hygiene Matters
When You Should Clean Your Hands
Choosing The Right Method
Correct Technique Matters
Tips for Effective Hand Hygiene
Section - Respiratory and Cough Hygiene
Why Respiratory Hygiene Matters
Cover Your Nose and Mouth
Clean Your Hands Again
Cover Your Hands and Mouth
Improve Ventilation When Possible
Help the People You Support
Section - Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Why PPE Matters
When To Wear PPE
Basic PPE Equipment
Using PPE Correctly
Gloves and Aprons
Mask and Eye Protection — When Needed
Gloves and Aprons
Section - Safe Sink & Handwashing Practices
Use Handwash Sinks Correctly
Keep Sinks Clean and Accessible
Handwashing in Home Care
Flush Taps and Water Outlets
Section - Linen and Waste Management
Linen Handling
Waste Management
Key Practices
Section - Environmental Cleaning and Equipment
Why Cleaning Matters
Cleaning High-Touch Areas
Shared Equipment
Cleaning Products and Methods
Safe Storage of Clean Equipment
Section - Domiciliary Care Considerations
Cleaning and Preparation Before Visits
Handling Shared or Transportable Equipment and Hand Hygiene
Waste and Linen in Domiciliary Settings
Key Principles and Key Takeaway
Section - Social Activities & Accommodation
Safe Participation in Social Activities
Accommodation Arrangements
Visitor Guidance
Balancing Safety with Person-Centred Care and Key Takeaway
Section - When Extra Precautions May Be Needed
Standard Precautions First
Situations Requiring Additional Measures
Types of Extra Precautions
Risk Assessment and Key Takeaway
Section - Outbreaks and Reporting
Recognising and Outbreak
Immediate Actions
Reporting to Health Authorities
Staff Responsibilities and Key Takeaway
Section - Key Responsibilities for Staff and Managers
For All Staff
For Managers and Supervisors
Reporting to Health Authorities
Promoting a Safe Culture and Key Takeaway
Summary - Summary and Key Takeaways
Summary
Key Takeaways
References
Word Documents
Handout x 3 (Care Staff, Nurses, Managers)
Knowledge Check Questions x 3 (Care Staff, Nurses, Managers)
Trainer Aide Answer Key x 3 (Care Staff, Nurses, Managers)
HSC Training Link
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