We provide training and education on assessment of patients with suspected high consequence infectious disease, developed by clinicians in the UK airborne & contact HCID networks and the Health and Safety Executive.
Assessment PPE Course
HCID Assessment PPE Course
A 1-day multidisciplinary simulation course using the ultraviolet contamination model.
We specialise in using ultraviolet dyes to simulate pathogen transmission by contact and airborne routes. Our course builds on several years of work developing the HCID Assessment PPE Ensemble using VIOLET, an ultraviolet contamination model. Learn about the evidence base informing the course
“It was a really useful experience working through in a logical manner with a buddy. I think within our team there are lessons we can build on our own processes”
ID Consultant, Leeds
“My confidence has improved with HCID Assessment and PPE donning/doffing. I would 100% Recommend this course to colleagues“
ID Nurse, Manchester
“The online learning was informative and the simulation and practice was very worthwhile. All the resources were excellent”
ID SpR, Sheffield
Partners
Courses are developed and run by members of the airborne and contact UK HCID networks and Health and Safety Executive. More information below.
UK HCID Network
In the UK, there are airborne and contact HCID networks commissioned to provide treatment for patients with confirmed HCID in England and Wales, undertake research and contribute to policy and clinical guideline development. There are several designated NHS HCID Treatment Centres across England which together provide adult and paediatric services across England and Wales.
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) is a UK government agency responsible for the encouragement, regulation and enforcement of workplace health, safety and welfare, and for research into occupational risks in Great Britain. The HSE have several roles in HCID including inspection of units and contribution towards policy and guideline development.
