Infection Control Game

Publication details: London : Focus Games, 2016Subject(s):

Summary: The Infection Control Game is based in a virtual ward and recreates the complexities of a norovirus outbreak. The video presentation simulates a day on the Burton Ward, where players must work together to spot the signs of an outbreak and stop it from happening. If they fail, they must manage the consequences of ward closure. As gameplay develops, the video presents challenges which players must manage within the board game. The Infection Control Game is a hands-on approach to learning about infection prevention and control. Interacting with a simulated ward encourages players to make real world connections with the importance of minimising infection. The game challenges teams to reflect on how they manage infection and promotes teamwork and discussion to improve players confidence in managing on outbreak. Players will learn about: Warning signs of infection Infection prevention methods Managing an outbreak Audience Suitable for all frontline healthcare staff in acute and community care settings. Contents: 1 x board 1 x Infection Control Resource Card 1 x pack of Patient cards (14) 1 x Ward Closed sign 1 x SIGHT guide card 1 x Stool form scale card 10 x yellow card clips 10 x green card clips 15 x white plastic card stands

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Item type	Home library	Collection	Class number	Status	Notes	Barcode
Board games	CEME Library (NELFT) Shelves	Issue Desk	WC195 (Browse shelf(Opens below))	Available		NE10122
Board games	Hirson Library (St Helier) Shelves		WX 167 (Browse shelf(Opens below))	Available		041758
Board games	Newcomb Library at Homerton Healthcare Librarians Office			Available		HOM14695
Board games	Newham Library (Barts Health) Shelves			Available	Contact the library to book the board game	N05009
Board games	Whipps Cross Library (Barts Health) Shelves			Available		T06665

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The Infection Control Game is based in a virtual ward and recreates the complexities of a norovirus outbreak. The video presentation simulates a day on the Burton Ward, where players must work together to spot the signs of an outbreak and stop it from happening. If they fail, they must manage the consequences of ward closure. As gameplay develops, the video presents challenges which players must manage within the board game. The Infection Control Game is a hands-on approach to learning about infection prevention and control. Interacting with a simulated ward encourages players to make real world connections with the importance of minimising infection. The game challenges teams to reflect on how they manage infection and promotes teamwork and discussion to improve players confidence in managing on outbreak. Players will learn about: Warning signs of infection Infection prevention methods Managing an outbreak Audience Suitable for all frontline healthcare staff in acute and community care settings. Contents:
1 x board
1 x Infection Control Resource Card
1 x pack of Patient cards (14)
1 x Ward Closed sign
1 x SIGHT guide card
1 x Stool form scale card
10 x yellow card clips
10 x green card clips
15 x white plastic card stands

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