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The evolution of the Cleanliness Champion Programme at UWS

Trace the development of the Cleanliness Champion Programme at UWS, influencing infection control education for nursing and midwifery students. Explore the strategic partnerships, curriculum integration, and future enhancements.

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The evolution of the Cleanliness Champion Programme at UWS

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  1. The evolution of theCleanliness Champion Programme at UWS Mandy Maxwell & Dr Claire Chalmers University of the West of Scotland ….

  2. Pre-2003 Bell College • ‘The prevention, control and management of infection’ module • 5 credits (SCQF Level 7) • Part of BSc/Dip HE Nursing/ Midwifery programmes • Written and delivered by Lanarkshire Primary Care NHS Trust Infection Control Advisers • Validated by University of Strathclyde • Assessed by MCQ examination Issues • 100% pass rate? • Large class sizes • Lecture formats • Information overload

  3. ..In the beginning... • Bell College • Meetings with NHS Education for Scotland/ The Knowledge Business …. • External activity • Business Plan • Site licenses • Internal activity • Discussions with NHS partners • Course modification approvals

  4. ..In the beginning... • Bell College • Meetings with NHS Education for Scotland/ The Knowledge Business • External activity • Business Plan • Site licenses • Internal activity • Discussions with NHS partners • Course modification approvals Business Case Academic credit + NES completion certificate Employability Reflective approach to assessment Online… Raising institutional profile

  5. ..In the beginning... • Bell College • Meetings with NHS Education for Scotland/ The Knowledge Business • External activity • Business Plan • Site licenses • Internal activity • Discussions with NHS partners • Course modification approvals Business Case Academic credit + NES completion certificate Employability Reflective approach to assessment Online Raising institutional profile APPROVED!!

  6. February 2004 • Commenced 16th February 2004 • Approx. 180 students registered • Introductory session • Self directed learning • Mentorship sessions • Bell College • NHS partners • Support • Monitoring of progress ….

  7. ...the next few years... • Local evaluation • Positive student evaluations • Reasonable assessment outcomes • Administrative site information • National debate • Stand alone or embedded? • Explicit or implicit? • Generic or ‘specialised? • National evaluation ….

  8. ...learning with age... • CCP programme updates/ technological advances • National prevention and control of infection agenda • Taskforce activity/directives • Model policies • Major incidents • Merger (2008) – Bell College to UWS • institutional restructure of credit system (15-20 credit modules • New programme development • Management in a multi-campus institution • New NMC standards • QAA Code of Practice CCP/ Infection Control Institution

  9. Where are we now? • Benefits to students • Employability/ Graduate attributes • Competence and confidence development • Independent and reflective learner • Development time management and organisational skills • Benefits to practice • Ready prepared/ aware • Currency • C12 curriculum (spiral) • CCP introduced in week 1 of theory • Assessment – reflective report • Complete the folder of evidence • Review of engagement at all levels of the undergraduate BSc Nursing programme • Application of theory to practice • CCP • Infection control practice embedded in skills modules and clinical practice, including assessment ….

  10. The Future? • Continued use of the CCP • Curriculum developments • Maintenance & enhancement of links: • University and practice • University and national groups ….

  11. Reference List • Health Protection Scotland. (2013) Health Protection Scotland, Protecting Scotland Health. [Online] Available: http://www.documents.hps.scot.nhs.uk/about-hps/hps-brochure-2009.pdf [Accessed: 4 September 2013]. • Nursing and Midwifery Council. (2011) Guidance on Professional Conduct for Nursing and Midwifery Students. London: Nursing and Midwifery Council. • Nursing and Midwifery Council. (2010) The Code: Standards of Conduct, Performance and Ethics for Nurses and Midwives. London: Nursing and Midwifery Council. • Nursing and Midwifery Council. (2010) Standards for Pre-registration Nursing Education. London: Nursing and Midwifery Council. • Health Associated Infection Task Force (2004) The NHS Scotland Code of Practice for the Local Management of Hygiene and Healthcare Associated Infection. [Online] Available: http://www.fifeadtc.scot.nhs.uk/support/local%20management%20of%20Hygiene.pdf [Accessed: 13 September 2013]. • The Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education (2009) Scottish Subject Benchmark Statement-Nursing.[Online] Available: http://www.qaa.ac.uk/Publications/InformationAndGuidance/Documents/Nursing09.pdf [Accessed: 13 September 2013].

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