Infection Control
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unit 9
Infection control
1.1 The roles and responsibilities in relation to the prevention and control of infection are training on hygiene of patients, also training on wearing of protective covering of gloves and aprons. Hand hygiene is at the most important training. We have a legal obligation to follow code of conduct. To take responsibility of safe disposal of waste and good hygiene.
1.2 The employer’s responsibilities in relation to the prevention and control of infection are as follows. To update risk assessments, to provide up to date training for staff, providing knowledge of the code of conduct policies, providing of PPE (gloves and aprons) and providing a safe working environment.
2.1 The current legislation and regulatory body standards which are relevant to the prevention and control of infection are:-
The Health and Safety at work Act 2008
The N.I.C.E guidelines
R.I.D.D.O.R
Food safety Act 1990
Code of Conduct.
2.2 Our local authorities have safeguards for control of infection and procedures in place to protect our local communities. Environmental health policy which provides clean air and water to drink. To ensure environmentally safe way for sewerage waste,
Rubbish, for public places to be maintained. To ensure that regular inspections are carried out to ensure our health and safety. N.I.C.E is responsible for providing guidance to prevent, diagnose, and treat infection, disease and ill patients. Also R.I.D.D.O.R. (Reporting, injury, disease and dangerous occurrences) This means that any infection or disease is logged and reported.
3.1 Procedures and systems are relevant to the prevention and control of infection because as soon as we walk into a patient’s house, we assess everything from the patient to the surrounding area. We cannot see MRSA or swine flu and the super bugs we have today, so our hand washing and PPE protection is essential. To always follow the code of conduct, we are protecting our patients...
Infection control
1.1 The roles and responsibilities in relation to the prevention and control of infection are training on hygiene of patients, also training on wearing of protective covering of gloves and aprons. Hand hygiene is at the most important training. We have a legal obligation to follow code of conduct. To take responsibility of safe disposal of waste and good hygiene.
1.2 The employer’s responsibilities in relation to the prevention and control of infection are as follows. To update risk assessments, to provide up to date training for staff, providing knowledge of the code of conduct policies, providing of PPE (gloves and aprons) and providing a safe working environment.
2.1 The current legislation and regulatory body standards which are relevant to the prevention and control of infection are:-
The Health and Safety at work Act 2008
The N.I.C.E guidelines
R.I.D.D.O.R
Food safety Act 1990
Code of Conduct.
2.2 Our local authorities have safeguards for control of infection and procedures in place to protect our local communities. Environmental health policy which provides clean air and water to drink. To ensure environmentally safe way for sewerage waste,
Rubbish, for public places to be maintained. To ensure that regular inspections are carried out to ensure our health and safety. N.I.C.E is responsible for providing guidance to prevent, diagnose, and treat infection, disease and ill patients. Also R.I.D.D.O.R. (Reporting, injury, disease and dangerous occurrences) This means that any infection or disease is logged and reported.
3.1 Procedures and systems are relevant to the prevention and control of infection because as soon as we walk into a patient’s house, we assess everything from the patient to the surrounding area. We cannot see MRSA or swine flu and the super bugs we have today, so our hand washing and PPE protection is essential. To always follow the code of conduct, we are protecting our patients...