With reference to infection prevention and control theory critically discuss the challenges of managing one of the following in the workplace or the community. Tuberculosis OR Surgical Site Infection OR Clostridium Difficile infection

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Not more than 3000 words. At least 12 references. CHOOSE ONLY ONE OPTION FROM THE QUESTION BELOW: Q. With reference to infection prevention and control theory critically discuss the challenges of managing one of the following in the workplace or the community. Tuberculosis OR Surgical Site Infection OR Clostridium Difficile infection You need to consider:  The nature of the specific micro-organism and how the infection may spread  All infection prevention and control measures that are involved in managing this infection and preventing its spread  The organisational issues that underpin infection prevention and control policy and practice in Hong Kong. The word limit is 3000 words Remember you should be looking at evidence-based practice. Use the literature to find reference to support your statements. Look carefully at the practice – you might want to say what you think could be done to improve practice and suggest strategies as to how the improvements might be achieved. If you are describing practice use your own words but remember to support these with references from the literature. Similarly, when you are suggesting changes you must use your own words but remember to support these with references from the literature. If you wish to comment on the value of a guideline or protocol you can include a photocopy in the appendix if you think this would aid the reader but remember to ensure that staff names should not be included so please blank these out. If you wish to quote from any guidance or research please ensure that you use quotation marks and properly attribute the work to the author. If you do not do this it may be considered as plagiarism and the work will not be marked. Helpful hint – these are taken from the Learning Outcomes – and should be included in the essay The nature of the specific microorganism, how it is spread & what it does to the body, the impact of infection Audit, surveillance and risk management as processes to prevent and control the spread of infection Organisation of Infection Control in the workplace and by the HK Government Policies and public health What evidence underpins your discussion? Reference thoroughly