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21.1 - 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.
As an employee it is our responsibility to adhere to company policies and procedures as well as localised procedures. Any diseases/infections which are notifiable must be brought to the attention of the appropriate authority. If I have any concerns whatsoever regarding the management of infectious diseases/infections should be taken to manager/senior who will then seek professional advice if required. To help prevention of infection P.P.E must be worn at all times and disreguarded each time, wash hands regulary and thoughly, soiled laundry to be seperated from other laundry until clean.
2) Explain employers’ roles and responsibilities in relation to the prevention and control of infection.
It is the responsibility of the employer to provide employees with information on policies and procedures as well as ensuring all employees receive sufficient training where necessary. Also to provide PPE to all members of staff. They must also act appropriatly and report to the correct authority when infection breaks out.
21.2 - Understand legislation and policies relating to prevention and control of infections.
1) Outline current legislation and regulatory body standards which are relevant to the prevention and control of infection.
The Health and Social Care Act 2008, Code of Practice for health and adult social care on the prevention and control of infections and related guidance. To help providers of healthcare, adult social care and others plan and implement how they prevent and control infections. It includes criteria for CQC to take into account when assessing each organisation. Legislation, regulations and guidance that govern infection prevention and control.
Health and Safety at Work Act 1974, Management of Health and Safety at Work Act (amended 1994),
The...
1) Explain employees’ roles and responsibilities in relation to the prevention and control of infection.
As an employee it is our responsibility to adhere to company policies and procedures as well as localised procedures. Any diseases/infections which are notifiable must be brought to the attention of the appropriate authority. If I have any concerns whatsoever regarding the management of infectious diseases/infections should be taken to manager/senior who will then seek professional advice if required. To help prevention of infection P.P.E must be worn at all times and disreguarded each time, wash hands regulary and thoughly, soiled laundry to be seperated from other laundry until clean.
2) Explain employers’ roles and responsibilities in relation to the prevention and control of infection.
It is the responsibility of the employer to provide employees with information on policies and procedures as well as ensuring all employees receive sufficient training where necessary. Also to provide PPE to all members of staff. They must also act appropriatly and report to the correct authority when infection breaks out.
21.2 - Understand legislation and policies relating to prevention and control of infections.
1) Outline current legislation and regulatory body standards which are relevant to the prevention and control of infection.
The Health and Social Care Act 2008, Code of Practice for health and adult social care on the prevention and control of infections and related guidance. To help providers of healthcare, adult social care and others plan and implement how they prevent and control infections. It includes criteria for CQC to take into account when assessing each organisation. Legislation, regulations and guidance that govern infection prevention and control.
Health and Safety at Work Act 1974, Management of Health and Safety at Work Act (amended 1994),
The...