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Educating the infection control team - past, present and future. A British prespective
1Faculty of Health and Human Sciences, University of Hertfordshire, Hatfield, Hertfordshire, UK. E.A.Jenner@herts.ac.uk
The Journal of Hospital Infection
|October 26, 2000
Summary
This review examines the evolution of education and training for Infection Control Teams (ICT) in the UK National Health Service. Future training should leverage technology and enhance pre-registration curricula for healthcare professionals.
Area of Science:
- Healthcare Education
- Infection Prevention and Control
- Public Health Policy
Background:
- The roles within Infection Control Teams (ICT) have evolved significantly.
- Changes in the British National Health Service (NHS) have impacted healthcare practices.
- International approaches to infection control training offer comparative insights.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review the development of education and training for UK ICT members.
- To analyze how training has adapted to evolving roles and NHS changes.
- To identify future directions for infection control education.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of educational and training provisions.
- Analysis of role development for key ICT positions.
- Comparative overview of international infection control training strategies.
Main Results:
- Significant evolution in training needs for Infection Control Nurses, Infection Control Doctors, and Consultants in Communicable Disease Control.
- Training has adapted, but often reactively, to NHS structural and policy shifts.
- Gaps exist in integrating new technologies and foundational training.
Conclusions:
- Future infection control education requires proactive integration of information technology for teaching and shared learning.
- Enhancing pre-registration curricula for doctors and nurses is crucial for foundational infection control knowledge.
- Continuous professional development must align with emerging healthcare challenges and technological advancements.