# Event Details - **Event Name**: INFECTION PREVENTION AND CONTROL (IPC) CHAMPIONS TRAINING - **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 26 Mar, 2026 at 09:30 am – Thu, 25 Jun, 2026 at 03:00 pm (+00:00) - **Event Description**: The Kent County Council funded IPC Champion Programme to support and train health and social care staff to prevent the spread of infectionAbout this EventThis training introduces the role of an IPC Champion and aims to build confidence in infection prevention and control across care settings.It's a face -to-face, in-person training sessionParticipants will explore:How infections spread and how to break the chain of infectionStandard precautions including hand hygiene, PPE, environmental cleaning, waste, and laundry managementHow to recognise symptoms of infection and respond safely and appropriatelyThe importance of responsible antibiotic useHow to encourage good practice through positive behaviour change and supportive remindersHow to observe practice, provide constructive feedback, and contribute to continuous quality improvementThe training is practical, supportive, and people-focused. It acknowledges the realities of busy and demanding care environments and provides participants with simple, effective tools to identify risks early, support colleagues, and help protect residents, staff, and visitors.By the end of the session, participants will feel more confident in their role and better equipped to promote and sustain a safe, infection-aware culture within their workplace.Eligibility Criteria:Priority will initially be given to commissioned homes and those identified as requiring additional IPC support based on poor CQC rating, previous audit findings, or outbreak data.The training is open to care homes within Kent (excluding Medway).Attendees should be staff members nominated by their home managers who demonstrate interest and commitment to IPC leadership.Places will be allocated on a first come, first served basis and are confirmed upon completion of registration.Cancellation PolicyRegistered participants are expected to attend. If a participant is unable to attend, they should arrange for another delegate from the same care home (one delegate per care home) to attend in their place.Any cancellation should be made at least 48 hours prior to the session. https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/23f3aae0-4a1b-11f1-9b59-8597009a4afd-rimg-w1200-h600-dceef0f1-gmir.jpg - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/county-hall-county-road-maidstone/infection-prevention-and-control-ipc-champions-training/100001982437327412 - **Event Categories**: workshops, health-wellness - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 5 hours 30 minutes - Location: Council Chamber, Sessions House - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: County Hall, County Road, Maidstone - **state**: EN - **country**: United Kingdom - **location**: Council Chamber, Sessions House - **lat**: 51.2783021 - **long**: 0.5225145 - **full address**: Council Chamber, Sessions House, ME14, County Hall, County Road, Maidstone, United Kingdom ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: INFECTION PREVENTION AND CONTROL (IPC) CHAMPIONS TRAINING - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/eeb050f8f0b16f8555a7324b3cccbce64fc91ff606c9760b931eca950e3af138-rimg-w1080-h540-dceff0f1-gmir.jpg?v=1771208705 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is INFECTION PREVENTION AND CONTROL (IPC) CHAMPIONS TRAINING being held? - **A:** INFECTION PREVENTION AND CONTROL (IPC) CHAMPIONS TRAINING takes place on Thu, 26 Mar, 2026 at 09:30 am to Thu, 25 Jun, 2026 at 03:00 pm at Council Chamber, Sessions House, ME14, County Hall, County Road, Maidstone, United Kingdom. - **Q**: Who is organizing INFECTION PREVENTION AND CONTROL (IPC) CHAMPIONS TRAINING? - **A:** INFECTION PREVENTION AND CONTROL (IPC) CHAMPIONS TRAINING is organized by Kopan Weald Healthcare Services Limited. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** INFECTION PREVENTION AND CONTROL (IPC) CHAMPIONS TRAINING is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in County Hall, County Road, Maidstone, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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