the principles of infection prevention and control
Unit 4222-264 The principles of infection prevention and control
Outcome 1 Understand roles and responsibilities in the prevention and control of infections Explain employees’ roles and responsibilities in relation to the prevention and control of infection.
Employees have a duty of care to everyone including themselves and their families to do all they can to prevent infections and infestations from spreading. Staff should adhere to the policies and procedures set down by the company to help to prevent and control infections. This should include effective hand washing. Cleaning and the procedures for the cleaning of spillages The use of Personal Protective Clothing, Food Handling. The handling and storing of specimens. The handling and correct disposal of clinical and soiled waste and the disposal of sharps. Particularly for Care at Home there is a policy on pets and pests and infestations. All gloves and aprons worn should be removed and disposed of correctly. All soiled items if disposable should be disposed of correctly. Effective hand washing and not coming into work when not feeling well are ways of preventing staff from passing on infections, ..All staff have a duty to read the infection control policy. All staff should renew their training annually.
2. Explain employer's responsibilities in relation to the prevention and control of infection.
The employer has a responsibility to provide PPE equipment, the employer should organise training for all staff, and annual updates, and supervision. The employer is also responsible for the general health and safety of all staff at work under the health and safety law and regulations. The employer should provide copies of infection control policies and procedures. Employers must carry out risk assessments and must ensure putting procedures in place and ensure procedures are followed by regular supervision. The employer should provide and maintain all necessary equipment and materials to
Outcome 1 Understand roles and responsibilities in the prevention and control of infections Explain employees’ roles and responsibilities in relation to the prevention and control of infection.
Employees have a duty of care to everyone including themselves and their families to do all they can to prevent infections and infestations from spreading. Staff should adhere to the policies and procedures set down by the company to help to prevent and control infections. This should include effective hand washing. Cleaning and the procedures for the cleaning of spillages The use of Personal Protective Clothing, Food Handling. The handling and storing of specimens. The handling and correct disposal of clinical and soiled waste and the disposal of sharps. Particularly for Care at Home there is a policy on pets and pests and infestations. All gloves and aprons worn should be removed and disposed of correctly. All soiled items if disposable should be disposed of correctly. Effective hand washing and not coming into work when not feeling well are ways of preventing staff from passing on infections, ..All staff have a duty to read the infection control policy. All staff should renew their training annually.
2. Explain employer's responsibilities in relation to the prevention and control of infection.
The employer has a responsibility to provide PPE equipment, the employer should organise training for all staff, and annual updates, and supervision. The employer is also responsible for the general health and safety of all staff at work under the health and safety law and regulations. The employer should provide copies of infection control policies and procedures. Employers must carry out risk assessments and must ensure putting procedures in place and ensure procedures are followed by regular supervision. The employer should provide and maintain all necessary equipment and materials to