I did not hear the remaining part of the handover but wasn’t to concerned about this as I had missed handovers before to attend to the service users. I carried on with my duties and began to support a service user to get washed and dressed and ready for the day ahead. I made sure the bathroom was warm and moved a chair so the path was clear in the bathroom for
The policy states “hands are to be washed before initiating direct care with patient” (Community Mercy Health Partners, 2006). When I asked the nurses why their hands were not washed, the majority of responses that I received were related to being in a hurry and being focused on taking care of their patients’ needs. The next issue was not actually the washing of hands but was an issue that directly deviated from the policy. Two of the nurses being observed had artificial nails. The policy states anyone involved in direct
According to Shields and Werder (2002) , ‘adequate preparation of the anaesthetic equipment, resources and patient is essential to the provision of safe anaesthetic care.’ When the whole team was ready the patient to be brought down to the anaesthetic room. We sent for her and when she arrived we introduced ourselves and we asked her a few questions such as she is allergic to anything, is she have any internal metal work and the last time they ate and or drink. All her answers didn't raise any concerns. We went through her consent form with her, if this case involved a child we would have their parents there and if it
If I come across a hazard such as bodily fluids spilt in an area or a staff member not wearing gloves I must report it immediately to a senior staff member and not ignore it as this may cause infection to spread. If a resident has past urine or bodily waste on the floor a member of staff should still clean it up and wear an apron and gloves even if the resident doesn’t have a infection as urine and bodily waste contain lots of other things. In my workplace I need to put these safe ways of working into practice; for example by effective hand washing, not coming into work when you’re not feeling well allowing myself 48 hours after id had a sickness bug as I will be putting other staff residents and visitors at risk, by not wearing jewellery when do activities with the residents as jewellery carries many germs and infections, by always wearing protective clothing; wearing an apron and gloves for procedures will reduce the spread of infection by preventing infection passing on from me to others
All the employers need to have Business liability Insurance to cover all the employees and premises. 1.4 At my work place we turn on the heating and cookers in service users houses without prior training. It can be risky if you do not know how to turn these equipments. 2.1&2.2 The Manual Handling Policy is there to teach us how to lift properly and move patients properly and how to use the right equipment without causing harm or injury to either yourself, a team member or a patient. To uphold this policy we do 3 things:- 2.3 1.
Prior to his admission he had been living in Creagagh nursing home. The layout of this home and the general care management in the home was not suitable for his medical condition therefore he was transferred to us at Strathearn Court Care Home. James has a community dietician in which recommends a specifically prepared liquid feed (osmolite) which contains all the protein, energy, vitamins and minerals that are essential in a day. Extra fluids may be required via the tube, for example, medications. The osmolite feed is always provided by prescription therefore the nurses will know the amount of feed required and the time of day or night it needs to be given.
In the hospital ward scenario where there was a patient suffering from dementia, my first recommendation was that cleaners should be trained regularly on how to clean dirty cups properly and should be ensured the consequences for the patients if this was not done properly. I recommended this because if cleaners are trained regularly and reminded on how to clean cutlery properly, and were ensured that this should be done as regular as possible. This recommendation could be referred to the Health and Safety at Work Act (1974) because this act includes safe training for the employees, in this case the cleaners. It includes high standards of hygiene which fits into this recommendation because the training involves ensuring how to clean dirty cups properly. (www.legislations.gov.uk, Accessed 04/10/13).
For example when assisting a service user to have a bath, shower or to use the toilet you must always wear the PPE (personal protective equipment) provided when removing any soiled clothing you must dispose of it in the correct way using the sluice bags that are provided and the sluice bags should be tided shut thus preventing any infection among other service users clothes. Any PPE used should be disposed of in the room you have used and before leaving that room employees must ensure they wash their hands using the correct hand washing method displayed. Another responsibility employees have is to prepare and maintain environment before and after patient care making sure all PPE is worn if there are any bodily fluids in the room i.e. on the floor sink etc this spiliage should be cleaned up immediately using the appropriate disinfectant cleaning products to prevent any infection spreading such as MRSA, C Diff and the norovirus. Q: 1.2 Explain employers’ respsonsibilitys in relation to the prevention and control of infection.
Patient Safety in a Dialysis Facility Safety is like a member of your family. Treat it with disrespect and it will leave you exposed to harm. Treat it with respect and nurture it as you go and will remain with you always. As health care professionals we are challenged to improve the quality of life beginning with patient’s safety. Increasing patient safety can be best used as a form of intervention by leaders with teamwork and the modification of behavior instead of using a particular process combined with technology.
All of these situations call for proper hand washing technique. Hands should be washed periodically during the day to prevent the risk of illness or infection. Proper hand washing technique begins with preparation. During the preparation remove jewelry, including watches. Jewelry has small crevices that can hold microorganisms.