The Chain of Infection

In this module, you will learn about the chain of infection and how breaking the chain helps prevent and control infections.

At the end of this module, you will be able to explain how:

• infections are spread
• to prevent infections from spreading
• to protect others from infection

Click Launch to begin the module.

Resources

• Module summary - Chain of infection PDF or Word

Links

• Victoria Department of Health – Infection Prevention Control Resources
• Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care - Standard and Transmission-Based Precautions and Signage

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