Every year lives are lost because of the spread of infections in hospitals. Infection control is an important part of the health care system; it refers to the policies used to decrease the risk of spreading infections. Many people don’t realize the amount of bacteria that lives all around them. One bacterium in particular‚ known as Vancomycin-Resistant Enterococci or VRE‚ live in our intestines‚ female genital tract‚ and skin‚ and can be found in the environment. This bacteria has developed resistance
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21 – The principles of infection‚ prevention and control. 1. Understand roles and responsibilities in the prevention and control of infections. Everyone working in a health and social care setting is responsible for preventing infection. Health and social care practitioners must avoid getting and passing on pathogens‚ such as bacteria and viruses that cause illness. As a health or social care practitioner you should: • Maintain high standards of personal health and hygiene • Be
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There is legislation in place outlining the statutory duties of employers and employees relating to health‚ safety and welfare. This includes primary legislation via the Health and Safety at Work Act of 1974 (HASAWA) which has six parts to it: Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999‚ Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992‚ Health and Safety (Display Screen Equipment) Regulations 1992 Work place (Health‚ Safety and Welfare) Regulations 1992. There are other regulations‚ as
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Principles of Infection Prevention and Control1.1 Explain employees’ roles and responsibilities in relation to the prevention and control of infection It is our responsibility as employees to take precautionary measures to prevent and control the spread of infection in the workplace. this involves working safely to protect myself‚ other staff‚ visitors and individuals from infections. Some of the legislation and regulations that relate to the control and prevention of infection include the Health and Safety
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Principles of Infection Prevention and Control Outcome 1 1.1: Employees rights and responsibilities in the relation to the prevention and control of infection are to follow company’s policies and procedures‚ keep themselves safe and others‚ report any hazards which could lead to infection‚ attend relevant courses‚ use the PPE provided‚ keeping the work environment clean and tidy and to maintain good personal hygiene 1.2: Employers responsibilities in the relation to the prevention and control of infection
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principles of infection prevention and control Outcome 1 Explain employee’s roles and responsibilities in relation to the prevention and control of infection 1 ‘It is our responsibility as employees to take precautionary measures to prevent and control the spread of infection in the workplace; this involves working safely to protect myself‚ other staff‚ visitors and individuals from infections. Some of the legislation and regulations that relate to the control and prevention of infection include
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in the prevention and control of infections 1.1 Explain employees’ roles and responsibilities in relation to the prevention and control of infection It is our responsibility as employees to take precautionary measures to prevent and control the spread of infection in the workplace. This involves working safely to protect myself‚ other staff‚ visitors and individuals from infections. As employees we must ensure we attend all necessary trainings that our employers provide regarding infection control
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Level 2 Award in the Prevention and Control of Infection (7395) Centre resource pack 500/4272/5 www.cityandguilds.com September 2008 Version 1.0 About City & Guilds City & Guilds is the UK’s leading provider of vocational qualifications‚ offering over 500 awards across a wide range of industries‚ and progressing from entry level to the highest levels of professional achievement. With over 8500 centres in 100 countries‚ City & Guilds is recognised by employers worldwide for providing qualifications
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NVQ LEVEL 3 UNIT 19: The principles of infection prevention and Control Learning Outcomes and assessment criteria (question and answer) 1. Understand roles and responsibilities in the prevention and control of infections 1.1 Explain employees’ roles and responsibilities in relation to the prevention and control of infection Answer: Control of infection is very important specially on a care homes because I as a healthcare service provider is working on vulnerable adults or old people‚ it is
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The Principles of infection Prevention and Control Task 1 1.1 explain at least 3 examples of employees roles and responsibilities in relation to prevention and control of infection Using equipment provided‚ washing hands when necessary. Washing clients clothes separate from other clients. Using slice bags and slice wash program on washer. It is my responsibility to wear the PPE that is provided‚ also to wear the correct colour aprons to the job I am doing. It is important to use the correct
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