Course content

This training day covers:

• surveillance methodology
• applying definitions of infection
• definitions of other data items
• how to interpret and use the results effectively
• entering data via the web link

This training is important as consistent application of the methodology ensures that data collected are robust and allow hospitals to compare results with others undertaking the surveillance.

Who should attend?

The day is aimed at staff who are new to SSISS and those who have previously attended the training but would like to attend for a refresher. The delegates should be staff involved in surveillance co-ordination, data collection, data entry and feeding back results, although other members of staff interested in learning about SSISS may also wish to attend.

We currently, do not offer surveillance in caesarean section surgery. Please contact us before signing up for the training if you are planning on undertaking in-house surveillance of caesarean section.

The programme for the day begins with log-on from 09:30-09:45 followed training commencing at 09.55am. The last session will finish at 16:30pm. Please ensure you are able to accommodate these start and finish times. It is essential for delegates to participate in the whole training session as each section of the programme will complete your understanding of surveillance.