Personal Protective Equipment and Good Personal Hygiene

Unit ICO1 The principles of infection prevention and control
Outcome 1 Understand roles and responsibilities in the prevention and control of infections
The learner can:
1. explain employees’ roles and responsibilities in relation to the prevention and control of infection 2. explain employers’ responsibilities in relation to the prevention and control infection.

Outcome 2 Understand legislation and policies relating to prevention and control of infections
The learner can:
1. outline current legislation and regulatory body standards which are relevant to the prevention and control of infection
2. describe local and organisational policies relevant to the prevention and control of infection.

Outcome 3 Understand systems and procedures relating to the prevention and control of infections
The learner can:
1. describe procedures and systems relevant to the prevention and control of infection
2. explain the potential impact of an outbreak of infection on the individual and the organisation. Outcome 4 Understand the importance of risk assessment in relation to the prevention and control of infections
The learner can:
1. define the term risk
2. outline potential risks of infection within the workplace
3. describe the process of carrying out a risk assessment
4. explain the importance of carrying out a risk assessment.

Outcome 5 Understand the importance of using Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) in the prevention and control of infections
The learner can:
4. state current relevant regulations and legislation relating to PPE
5. describe employees’ responsibilities regarding the use of PPE
6. describe employers’ responsibilities regarding the use of PPE
7. describe the correct practice in the application and removal of PPE
8. describe the correct procedure for disposal of used PPE.

Outcome 6 Understand the importance of good personal hygiene in the prevention and control of infections
The learner can:
1. describe the key principles