Staff Mandatory Training

SCDS is committed to providing an effective, well trained and up to date workforce. All training is supported by policies and procedures that are updated on a regular basis reflecting a best practice approach to care delivery.

This is ensured through the provision and maintenance of well-developed orientation and annual mandatory training and competency program including:

• Hand hygiene

• Basic life support

• Infection Prevention and Control- Aseptic non- touch technique

• Patient centred care

• Open disclosure

• Manual handling

• Fire and evacuation

Greater than 95% of staff have completed mandatory training.

If you require information about staff training or results regarding safety and quality activities and outcomes at SCDS, please contact the Director of Nursing.