Development of AT modules

2. Development of AT modules Procedures • The principles of Aseptic Technique • Insertion of peripheral vascular catheter • Taking a blood culture sample • Inserting an indwelling urinary catheter • Applying aseptic technique when carrying out wound care • Taking a specimen for microbiological examination

3. ImplementationStep 1 Step 1 • Roadshows • All boards Step 2 • Funding then made available to all boards for individual projects

4. GJNH • Model ward approach Approach used in • SSKIN care bundles development • Safety cross implementation • 1000livesplus (NHS Wales)

5. The process • Meetings with ICP team and education leads • Modules prioritised • Appointment of facilitator • Ongoing support by NES

6. Project initiation June 2013 • Facilitator worked closely with ward manager and staff • Staff asked to complete 4 modules • Additionally modules widely advertised throughout board – posters, flyers, e-digest, quarterly journal • Modules added to medical staff e-learning and all new staff induction

7. Model ward priorities Procedures • The principles of Aseptic Technique • Insertion of peripheral vascular catheter • Taking a blood culture sample • Inserting an indwelling urinary catheter • Applying aseptic technique when carrying out wound care • Taking a specimen for microbiological examination Additionally • Blood culture training was carried out

9. Expressed as percentages

11. Results • Practice observed pre and post education • Demonstrable raised awareness of AT • Majority of staff carrying out procedures in line with steps in AT modules

12. Conclusion • Aim of the project was achieved using the model ward approach: all staff applying the same approach to AT • Other measures led to increased uptake of modules

13. How to access the modules