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Session 6: Infection Prevention for Provision of LARC Services

Overview

This session explains standard precautions for infection control and prevention and the infection prevention practices recommended for the provision of LARC services.

Objectives

By the end of this unit, participants will:

  • Describe standard precautions for infection control and prevention.
  • Demonstrate the steps for handling and processing instruments.
  • Explain how to handle, segregate, and dispose of contaminated and non-contaminated waste.
  • Describe infection prevention practices recommended for the provision of LARC services.

Timing & Methodology

Total: 90 minutes (1 hour, 30 minutes)

  • 45 minutes: Facilitator Presentation and Group Discussion
  • 45 minutes: Skills Station Practice

Preparation

  • Print, download, and gather materials
  • Have a flip chart and markers ready to take notes on the standard precautions for the provision of LARC services
  • Collect items for skills stations and set up two stations in different areas of the space

Resources Available Online

Sexual and reproductive health services remain critical during COVID-19

IAWG members and partners are producing clinical and programmatic guidance, assessments, policy papers, and statements to ensure continued prioritization of sexual and reproductive health and rights throughout COVID-19 response in humanitarian settings.