Infection- This is an invasion by and multiplication of pathogenic, micro-organisms in a bodily part or tissue which could cause harm. Infections can be spread with ease, poor practice is the main reason for spread of infection. Examples of poor practices are not washing your hands regularly, hand washing should be done thoroughly with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, followed by hand-drying with a paper towel. Another example of poor practice is not covering your mouth when you cough or sneeze. You should always get vaccinated and always use safe methods of cooking and preparing food.
The medication throughout the hospital should be kept safely locked away and always checked to see if the patients have been given the right amount. If the patient had been given more than the required amount then they could result in severe illness or even worse, death. Surgery Surgery is a health, safety and a security hazard. When getting surgery the doctors or nurses must ensure that the procedure is done correctly as if not done to high standards then the patient could result in getting infected which could lead to illnesses. Also, after the procedure is complete the tools and equipment used must be disposed of properly by being put into the yellow hazard bags and placed into waste bins.
(www.legislations.gov.uk, Accessed 04/10/13). Training cleaners on how to clean up after the previous patient properly and how the cups and plates should be put away, stops harm because if the cleaners had more training and cleaned up properly, there would be less infection being spread as there would be less bacteria around the ward. It also maintains the respect and dignity that should be provided for the patients that are cared for. If the recommendation was not reached, patients would be harmed by catching viruses and infection. In this case, if a patient in the ward was to catch one off these infections from dirty cups, it would be harder for them to recover due to them being elderly and having a lower immune system than someone that was young and healthy, so in some cases little infections like this from been given a dirty cup to drink from can sometimes lead to death.
It is shaped like a loosely closed fist. It acts as a filter for the blood taking bacteria and other foreign organisms out of the blood helping prevent infection. However, it is possible to live without a spleen as other organs in the body partly take over its function. Life without a spleen? The main risk to health after a splenectomy is an infection such as septicaemia, as the blood is not being filtered as effectively as it should be.
How to wash your hands Washing your hands properly is an easy way to avoid getting and spreading viruses and germs. First, remove all rings, watches, bracelets, or other jewelry on hands and wrists. Jewelry can carry pathogens and should be cleaned with a disinfectant separately, so they will not be damaged. Next, stand close enough to the sink to reach the flow of water without touching the sink with your body because the sink itself should be considered contaminated. By standing too close to the sink it may spread any contamination to your cloths.
If a doctor sees a patient who has the flu, and doesn’t wash his before he goes to see his next patient, that patient may also get the flu. By being at the hospital, it probably means you are either injured or sick, and your immune system is probably not as strong as it normally is. This means you are more likely to get sick if you are exposed to anything. This is why washing your hands is important no matter where you are or who you are. It will keep you from getting sick and potentially everyone else around you.
* Clinical staff are issued with special PPE to help clear spillages * When filters from chair leak – floor is flooded with sodium hypochlorite 1% * All staff trained to maintain good housekeeping standards * Spills cleared up immediately Are current precautions effective : Yes, as there have currently been no accidents Problems and issues: The leak from the chair and the filters has caused the floor in surgery 2 to become a hazard because it causes a slip/trip risk & bodily fluids which are a source of infectious micro-organisms (bacteria,viruses and fungi) leak from the filters. This becomes a risk/hazard because infection could happen following hand to mouth/nose/eye contact or via broken skin. Furthermore cleaning products used to clean spillages may contain hazardous substances such as biocides and surfactants which could cause irritation, dermatitis and breathing problems. Suggested improvement: Speak to practice manager to discuss maintenance and repair of chair. Discuss the hazards and risks involved if chair were to remain in its current
Insufficient blood taken due to underestimation or inability to draw blood 6. Wrongly labeled sample or/and form 7. Blood not sent to laboratory promptly, left in room temperature to deteriorate The most vital step in avoiding these mistakes is thorough staff training. Standard protocols for the nurses, doctors or phlebotomists should be made available for them, encompassing proper steps and possible sources of preanalytical variability like sample storage and transportation of samples. A two identifier method is recommended during phlebotomy to prevent misidentification.
Examples are; when discarding urine into the toilet after calculating in/outs, during oral care, or when dealing with open wounds or dressing changes. As I looked at the open boxes of small, medium, and large gloves I thought to myself “can’t anyone come and reach in a box and potentially spread any bacteria, fungi, or viruses from their hands to the inside and inner edges of the box.” Gloves are theoretically supposed to protect from spreading infectious agents between patients and healthcare professionals. So, what if a nurse actually exposed more infectious agents to a patient with one of the most common items used to prevent the spread of infectious agents. How ironic, I thought. Looking online, I seeked articles specifically on microorganisms that can be found on the non-sterile unused gloves.
PERSUASIVE PROMPT EXAMPLE Ban Fragrances in the Public Workplace Indoor environments are bombarded with the odors of perfumes, lotions, and air fresheners. While some people enjoy the newest fragrances, others run for the nearest exit to gasp for a breath of fresh air before full attacks of allergies and or asthma set in. This “stinky” situation is causing problems for some in the workplace. Although some believe that fragrances should allowed in public workplaces, fragrances should be banned because they create health problems for some people, the American Cancer Society warns about the increase in indoor air pollution, and clean scents are available to everyone. First, fragrances should be banned in the workplace because they create health problems for some people.