21: The principles of Infection Prevention and Control L/501/6737 1.1 Explain employees’ roles and responsibilities in relation to the prevention and control of infection All the staff needs to be sure that they do all they can to keep the workplace safe and follow the given rules and procedures. As employees we need to follow the procedures regarding health and safety and other that concern the prevention of infection. We need to wear aprons and gloves when dealing with individuals. We need
Diploma level 2 Unit 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
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
Unit IC01 The 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
| UNIT 4222- 264 THE PRINCIPLES OF INFECTION PREVENTION AND CONTROL | | | | | | | | | |We as health care assistants, such senior health carer , we all have different kinds of roles and | | | | |responsibilities that we
Unit 4222-264 The Principles of infection prevention and control (IC 01) Outcome 1 – Understand roles and responsibilities in the prevention and control of infections. 1. Explain employees’ roles and responsibilities in relation to the prevention and control of infection. It is the responsibility of employees to ensure they attend all necessary training that the employers provide regarding infection control and prevention. If an employee comes across a hazard such as bodily fluids spilt in
SOC TH AND SOCIAL CARE H SOCIAL CARE HEALTH A CARE HEALTH AND SOC AND SOCIAL CARE HEA RE QUALIFICATIONS HE ALTH AND SOCIAL CARE EXEMPLAR SOCIAL CARE HEALTH A CANDIDATE WORK CARE HEALTH AND SOC TH AND SOCIAL CARE H UNIT ICO 1 The principles of infection prevention and control. Unit ICO1 2 Unit ICO1 CONTENTS Introduction Page 4 Unit Purpose Page 5 Evidence for Learning Outcome 1 AC 1.1 Commentary for Evidence for AC 1.1 Page 6 Page 6
Infection Control Since the manual handling task requires close contact with the patient, all handlers should follow strict infection control protocols in ICU. A recent study showed that by strictly following infection control protocols the incidence of hospital-acquired infections could be reduced (8). In addition, an observational study concluded that better hospital-wide infection control would reduce the number of MRSA-positive patients admitted to ICU and acquisition of MRSA within ICU (9)
IC01 Credits Value 3 Level 2/ 3 The principles of infection Prevention and Control To cover assessment criteria, learning outcome and knowledge LO 1.1, 1.2 1) Explain employees’ roles and responsibilities in relation to the prevention and Control of infection. To control and prevent the spread of infections in the work place and have good personal hygiene at all times making sure you use the right p.p.e and discarding all materials in the correct and safe way.
RESEARCH PROJECT SURGICAL SITE INFECTION (SSI) NURSING RESEARCH PROJECT SURGICAL SITE INFECTION (SSI)11 Running Head: NURSING RESEARCH PROJECT SURGICAL SITE INFECTION (SSI) INTRODUCTION Surgical site infections (SSIs) are the leading type of infections among hospitalized patients. There are so many reasons why people go for surgery; it can be an emergency reasons or elective. According to Beaver, (2008) a primary concern in healthcare today is the prevention of infections. Careful handling of the surgical