Scabies Awareness and Management

Scabies Awareness and Management

Suitable for clinical and non clinical staff - all files editable.

Presentation, Handout, 2 x Knowledge Check Questions (Clinical and Non Clinical), 2 x Trainer Aide Answer Key (Clinical and Non Clinical).

All files editable.

Suitable for all staff in adult social care settings.

Overall Aim: To increase awareness and provide a clear, coordinated framework for early detection, treatment, infection control and outbreak management of scabies in communal residential settings in accordance with UKHSA guidance.

Learning Objectives:

Recognise the signs and symptoms of scabies.
Understand how scabies spreads and how to prevent transmission.
Know the correct steps for treatment and environmental cleaning.
Follow infection prevention and control procedures to manage cases safely.

Presentation (49 Slides)

Aims and Objectives
Why Awareness and Management Matters
What is Scabies?
Classical vs. Crusted (Norwegian) Scabies
Life Cycle of the Scabies Mite
Transmission Routes
Clinical Presentation
Burrows, Papules, Vesicles, Nodules in Characteristic Sites
Atypical or Asymptomatic Cases (elderly or cognitively impaired residents)
Crusted Scabies Features (heavy scaling, hyperinfestation)
Transmission & Incubation
Mite Survival OFF the Host
Incubation Period
UKHSA Guidance – Scope & Purpose
What the Guidance Covers
Who the Guidance is For
Role of the Healthcare Provider / GP
Role of Setting Management / IPC
Role of Local Health Protection Team (HPT) / UKHSA
Case versus Outbreak
Decision Algorithm – Single Case
Decision Algorithm – Outbreak
Management of a Single Case
Outbreak Management
Treatment Options & Considerations
Special Populations & Consent Considerations
Infection Prevention & Control Measures
Communication, Visitor & Admission Control
Visitor Guidance/Restrictions
Admission and Transfer Risk Assessment
Monitoring, Evaluation & Follow-up
Summary and Key Messages
References and Further Resources

Word Documents

Handout
Post Session Knowledge Check Questions x 2
Trainer Aide Answer Key x 2

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