Hospital Induction

Introduction

This course package is designed to provide comprehensive induction training to clinical hospital staff who will be interacting directly with patients. The course package covers various topics that are important for new clinical staff to understand before they start working with patients. This training will help staff to develop the knowledge, skills, and confidence required to provide high-quality patient care.

Who Should Enrol

This course package is aimed at all new clinical staff, including doctors, nurses, and allied health professionals, who will be interacting directly with patients.

Course Design

The course package consists of individual courses for each topic, which can be completed independently. Each course is designed to be interactive, engaging, and informative, with a mix of video content, reading materials, and interactive quizzes. The courses are self-paced, so staff can complete them in their own time.

Course Content

Infection Control: This course provides an overview of the principles of infection control and how to implement them in a clinical setting.
Patient Safety: This course covers the importance of patient safety in clinical settings, including how to identify and manage risks, and how to respond to adverse events.
Communication: This course provides guidance on effective communication with patients and their families, including how to handle difficult conversations and how to provide information in a clear and concise manner.
Clinical Documentation: This course covers the principles of accurate and complete clinical documentation, including how to maintain patient confidentiality and how to use electronic health records.
Medication Safety: This course provides an overview of medication safety principles, including how to identify and prevent medication errors, and how to administer medications safely.

Learning Outcomes

Demonstrate an understanding of infection control principles and how to implement them in a clinical setting.
Recognize the importance of patient safety and understand how to identify and manage risks.
Communicate effectively with patients and their families, including in difficult situations.
Understand the importance of accurate and complete clinical documentation and know how to maintain patient confidentiality.
Demonstrate an understanding of medication safety principles and how to administer medications safely.

Assessment

Each course includes a quiz or assessment to test staff knowledge and understanding of the material. Staff must pass each assessment before they can move on to the next course.

Course Duration

Each course is designed to take approximately 1 hour to complete. Staff can complete the courses at their own pace, and the course package can be completed over several days or weeks.

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