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Units FMHU5000 Semester 2 2022 [Online]

Unit of study_

FMHU5000: Infection Prevention and Control in Healthcare

Semester 2, 2022 [Online] - Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney

Overview

This unit provides students with an understanding of the individual and societal risks of healthcare-associated infections (HAI) wherever they occur, including community settings, and the rationale for, and barriers to, their prevention and control. The unit builds on a basic understanding of medical microbiology, epidemiology and infectious diseases and explores important contemporary concepts to the science and practice of infection prevention and control. The unit examines contemporary definitions of HAIs, their significance to individual, societal and population health, how they are transmitted and the science and practice of interrupt this transmission using infection prevention and control. Topics include the use of standard and transmission-based precautions, outbreak management and the challenges that are associated with antimicrobial resistance and the management of emerging and high-consequence infectious diseases.

Unit details and rules

Unit code	FMHU5000
Academic unit	Public Health
Credit points	6
Prohibitions ?	PUBH5421
Prerequisites ?	None
Corequisites ?	None
Assumed knowledge ?	Students are assumed to have a basic understanding of medical microbiology, epidemiology and common infectious diseases
Available to study abroad and exchange students	No

Teaching staff

Coordinator	Ramon Shaban, ramon.shaban@sydney.edu.au
Tutor(s)	Cristina Sotomayor Castillo, cristina.sotomayor@sydney.edu.au

Type	Description	Weight	Due	Length
Assignment	Hand Hygiene Competency Individual student video demonstration loaded into Canvas.	0%	Week 04 Due date: 26 Aug 2022 at 17:00 Closing date: 26 Aug 2022	30 minute demonstration presentation.
Outcomes assessed:
Assignment	Surveillance Activity Written assessment	25%	Week 06 Due date: 09 Sep 2022 at 17:00 Closing date: 09 Sep 2022	1500 words
Outcomes assessed:
Assignment	Outbreak investigation Written assessment	25%	Week 10 Due date: 14 Oct 2022 at 17:00 Closing date: 14 Oct 2022	1500 words
Outcomes assessed:
Assignment	Behaviour Change Intervention Written assessment	35%	Week 13 Due date: 04 Nov 2022 at 17:00 Closing date: 04 Nov 2022	2000 words
Outcomes assessed:
Assignment	Occupational Exposure Management Allocated student group video presentation loaded into Canvas.	15%	Week 13 Due date: 04 Nov 2022 at 17:00 Closing date: 04 Nov 2022	30 - 60 minute presentation
Outcomes assessed:
= group assignment with individually assessed component ?

Assessment summary

Detailed information for each assessment can be found on Canvas.

Assessment criteria

Assessment Grading

The University awards common result grades, set out in the University Coursework Policy.

As a general guide, a high distinction indicates work of an exceptional standard, a distinction a very high standard, a credit a good standard, and a pass an acceptable standard.

Result name	Mark range	Description
High distinction	85 - 100
Distinction	75 - 84
Credit	65 - 74
Pass	50 - 64
Fail	0 - 49	When you don’t meet the learning outcomes of the unit to a satisfactory standard.

For more information see sydney.edu.au/students/guide-to-grades.

Late Penalty.

As per University of Sydney Assessment Procedures - Assessment Procedures 2011.

For more information see guide to grades.

Late submission

In accordance with University policy, these penalties apply when written work is submitted after 11:59pm on the due date:

Deduction of 5% of the maximum mark for each calendar day after the due date.
After ten calendar days late, a mark of zero will be awarded.

This unit has an exception to the standard University policy or supplementary information has been provided by the unit coordinator. This information is displayed below:

As per the University of Sydney Assessment Procedures 2011

Academic integrity

The Current Student website provides information on academic integrity and the resources available to all students. The University expects students and staff to act ethically and honestly and will treat all allegations of academic integrity breaches seriously.

We use similarity detection software to detect potential instances of plagiarism or other forms of academic integrity breach. If such matches indicate evidence of plagiarism or other forms of academic integrity breaches, your teacher is required to report your work for further investigation.

You may only use artificial intelligence and writing assistance tools in assessment tasks if you are permitted to by your unit coordinator, and if you do use them, you must also acknowledge this in your work, either in a footnote or an acknowledgement section.

Studiosity is permitted for postgraduate units unless otherwise indicated by the unit coordinator. The use of this service must be acknowledged in your submission.

Learning support

Simple extensions

If you encounter a problem submitting your work on time, you may be able to apply for an extension of five calendar days through a simple extension.  The application process will be different depending on the type of assessment and extensions cannot be granted for some assessment types like exams.

Special consideration

If exceptional circumstances mean you can’t complete an assessment, you need consideration for a longer period of time, or if you have essential commitments which impact your performance in an assessment, you may be eligible for special consideration or special arrangements.

Special consideration applications will not be affected by a simple extension application.

Using AI responsibly

Co-created with students, AI in Education includes lots of helpful examples of how students use generative AI tools to support their learning. It explains how generative AI works, the different tools available and how to use them responsibly and productively.

Weekly schedule

WK	Topic	Learning activity
Week 01	Weekly synchronous on-line tutorial via Zoom to examine associated learning topic and Q&A for students. The session is recorded and posted to Canvas for students to who are unable to attend	Tutorial (1 hr)
Week 02	Weekly synchronous on-line tutorial via Zoom to examine associated learning topic and Q&A for students. The session is recorded and posted to Canvas for students to who are unable to attend	Tutorial (1 hr)
Week 03	Weekly synchronous on-line tutorial via Zoom to examine associated learning topic and Q&A for students. The session is recorded and posted to Canvas for students to who are unable to attend	Tutorial (1 hr)
Week 04	Weekly synchronous on-line tutorial via Zoom to examine associated learning topic and Q&A for students. The session is recorded and posted to Canvas for students to who are unable to attend	Tutorial (1 hr)
Week 05	Weekly synchronous on-line tutorial via Zoom to examine associated learning topic and Q&A for students. The session is recorded and posted to Canvas for students to who are unable to attend	Tutorial (1 hr)
Week 06	Weekly synchronous on-line tutorial via Zoom to examine associated learning topic and Q&A for students. The session is recorded and posted to Canvas for students to who are unable to attend	Tutorial (1 hr)
Week 07	Weekly synchronous on-line tutorial via Zoom to examine associated learning topic and Q&A for students. The session is recorded and posted to Canvas for students to who are unable to attend	Tutorial (1 hr)
Week 08	Weekly synchronous on-line tutorial via Zoom to examine associated learning topic and Q&A for students. The session is recorded and posted to Canvas for students to who are unable to attend	Tutorial (1 hr)
Week 09	Weekly synchronous on-line tutorial via Zoom to examine associated learning topic and Q&A for students. The session is recorded and posted to Canvas for students to who are unable to attend	Tutorial (1 hr)
Week 10	Weekly synchronous on-line tutorial via Zoom to examine associated learning topic and Q&A for students. The session is recorded and posted to Canvas for students to who are unable to attend	Tutorial (1 hr)
Week 11	Weekly synchronous on-line tutorial via Zoom to examine associated learning topic and Q&A for students. The session is recorded and posted to Canvas for students to who are unable to attend	Tutorial (1 hr)
Week 12	Weekly synchronous on-line tutorial via Zoom to examine associated learning topic and Q&A for students. The session is recorded and posted to Canvas for students to who are unable to attend	Tutorial (1 hr)
Week 13	Weekly synchronous on-line tutorial via Zoom to examine associated learning topic and Q&A for students. The session is recorded and posted to Canvas for students to who are unable to attend	Tutorial (1 hr)

Attendance and class requirements

This unit is delivered in on-line mode with modules across the teaching weeks of the semester.

Learning activities include asynchronous on-line lectures, directed readings, learning activities, assessments, and a sychronous weekly Zoom pop-in session.

The weekly Zoom pop-in sessions are scheduled for Wednesdays 9am-10am during teaching weeks of the semester.

Study commitment

Typically, there is a minimum expectation of 1.5-2 hours of student effort per week per credit point for units of study offered over a full semester. For a 6 credit point unit, this equates to roughly 120-150 hours of student effort in total.

Required readings

Australian guidelines for the prevention and control of infection in healthcare. (2019). National Health and Medical Research Council (Australia). (2019). Available here: https://app.magicapp.org/#/guideline/Jn37kn (Links to an external site.) or https://www.nhmrc.gov.au/about-us/publications/australian-guidelines-prevention-and-control-infection-healthcare-2019 (Links to an external site.)
Basic Concepts of Infection Control. (2019). International Federation of Infection Control. Available to download here: https://www.theific.org/education/basic-concepts-book/ (Links to an external site.)
Shaban R. Z., Mitchell, B. G., Russo, P. L., MacBeth, D. (eds). (2021) Epidemiology of Healthcare-Associated Infections in Australia. Sydney: Elsevier. ISBN 978-0-7295-4363-7. Hard and electronic copies can be purchased here: https://www.elsevier.com/books/epidemiology-of-healthcare-associated-infections-in-australia/shaban/978-0-7295-4363-7

Learning outcomes

Learning outcomes are what students know, understand and are able to do on completion of a unit of study. They are aligned with the University's graduate qualities and are assessed as part of the curriculum.

Outcomes
Graduate qualities

At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:

LO1. Define and describe contemporary healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) and their associated risk factors.
LO2. Describe the principles of infection prevention and control, and explore major barriers to optimal implementation strategies to prevent and control healthcare-associated infections
LO3. Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of the major microbial causes of HAIs, including modes of transmission and organism-specific risk factors and preventive strategies.
LO4. Demonstrate a comprehensive knowledge of, and skills in, standard and transmission-based precautions and their use to prevent and control HAIs.
LO5. Design and critique protocols for the investigation into the causes and sources of HAI outbreaks and evaluate interventions designed to reduce the incidence of HAIs.
LO6. Critique factors contributing to the spread of communicable diseases and antimicrobial resistance in healthcare and effective contemporary strategies for prevention and containment.

Graduate qualities

The graduate qualities are the qualities and skills that all University of Sydney graduates must demonstrate on successful completion of an award course. As a future Sydney graduate, the set of qualities have been designed to equip you for the contemporary world.

GQ1	Depth of disciplinary expertise Deep disciplinary expertise is the ability to integrate and rigorously apply knowledge, understanding and skills of a recognised discipline defined by scholarly activity, as well as familiarity with evolving practice of the discipline.
GQ2	Critical thinking and problem solving Critical thinking and problem solving are the questioning of ideas, evidence and assumptions in order to propose and evaluate hypotheses or alternative arguments before formulating a conclusion or a solution to an identified problem.
GQ3	Oral and written communication Effective communication, in both oral and written form, is the clear exchange of meaning in a manner that is appropriate to audience and context.
GQ4	Information and digital literacy Information and digital literacy is the ability to locate, interpret, evaluate, manage, adapt, integrate, create and convey information using appropriate resources, tools and strategies.
GQ5	Inventiveness Generating novel ideas and solutions.
GQ6	Cultural competence Cultural Competence is the ability to actively, ethically, respectfully, and successfully engage across and between cultures. In the Australian context, this includes and celebrates Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures, knowledge systems, and a mature understanding of contemporary issues.
GQ7	Interdisciplinary effectiveness Interdisciplinary effectiveness is the integration and synthesis of multiple viewpoints and practices, working effectively across disciplinary boundaries.
GQ8	Integrated professional, ethical, and personal identity An integrated professional, ethical and personal identity is understanding the interaction between one’s personal and professional selves in an ethical context.
GQ9	Influence Engaging others in a process, idea or vision.

Outcome map

Learning outcomes	Graduate qualities
Learning outcomes

Responding to student feedback

This section outlines changes made to this unit following staff and student reviews.

This is a new unit that replaces PUBH54521, which was well received in 2021.

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Overview

Unit details and rules

Teaching staff

Assessment

Assessment

Assessment summary

Assessment criteria

Late submission

Academic integrity

Learning support

Learning support

Simple extensions

Special consideration

Using AI responsibly

Weekly schedule

Weekly schedule

Attendance and class requirements

Study commitment

Required readings

Learning outcomes

Learning outcomes

Graduate qualities

Outcome map

Responding to student feedback

Responding to student feedback

Additional information

Additional information

Additional costs

Site visit guidelines

Work, health and safety

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