Question and Answer Explain the importance of risk assessments in relation to the prevention and control of infections. What is risk? Risk is the chance or probability that a person will be harmed or experience an adverse health effect if exposed to a hazard. It may also apply to situations with property or equipment loss. The risk is the chance, high or low, that somebody could be harmed by these and other hazards, together with an indication of how serious the harm could be.
Finally, an emergency is an incident that has harmed somebody or may cause harm towards somebody. For example, if the child touches the uncovered socket whilst it is still switched on then they can get electrocuted. Health Hazard According to thefreedictionary.com, a health hazard is “a danger to health resulting from exposure to environmental pollutants… or to a life-style choice.” For example, a potential health hazard caused by exposure to an environmental pollutant could be radiation. This poses a potential risk of the people in the environment around the radiation leak to develop cancer. A health hazard that is caused by lifestyle choices could be smoking as this is linked to many types of cancers like lung cancer or mouth cancer.
Unit 205 Task A Letter Dear Mark, Health and social care organisations have what is called a duty of care towards the people they look after. That means that they must do everything they can to keep the people in their care safe from harm. It is not only the care establishment that needs to prioritise the safety, welfare and interests of the people using its services, but also the care workers of the establishment. Care workers also have a duty of care for staff members, to ensure that working conditions are safe, and suitable to deliver the service. It also means having the responsibility of being a caregiver for another person.
Infectious waste would include humans who have diarrhoea and this type of waste would have the risk of cross-contamination. Non-infectious waste would include household waste such as paper which carries a low level of risk with the potential of paper cuts. 3.2 To dispose of the different types of waste safely and without risk to others is the use of colour coding. This indicates the type of waste contained in the bags or containers. For example non-infectious waste in a nursing home, such as human faeces is disposed of in yellow clinical bag and collected usually by an outside company who will incinerate the waste.
This report will also explain the importance of stakeholders an how quality is identified. The review of the purpose of physician and patient pertaining to Quality Improvement will be discussed in this report. Why Quality Management is necessary in the healthcare
To co-operate with employer. 1.3 outline the main health and safety responsibilities of. SELF To take reasonable care of your own health and safety. To avoid wearing jewellery and loose clothing, especially when using machinery. To take reasonable care not to put other people at risk.
UNIT 21 UNIT CODE : ICO1 THE PRINCIPLES OF INFECTION PREVENTION AND CONTROL 1.1 EXPLAIN EMPLOYEES ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES IN RELATION TO THE PREVENTION AND CONTROL OF INFECTION 1.1 The Care worker has a responsibility under the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 to take care of one`s own health and safety and others you care or support including their family, friends and work colleagues. The act requires Carers to : * Take reasonable care for their own safety and that of others. * Cooperate with the employer in respect of Health and Safety matters .Not intentionally damage any Health and safety equipment or materials provided by the employer * Attend training provided by the employer * Use protective equipment provide by the employer In respect of the prevention of infection you must think about the prevention and control for you and others around you. Basic controls are: * Dispose of waste correctly * Wash hands when appropriate * Keep equipment clean * Remain vigilant and report potential hazards * Attend infection control training and keep updated * Wear clean PPE I( personal protective equipment) for each person * Maintaining personal hygiene. 1.2 EXPLAIN EMPLOYERS’ RESPONSIBILITIES IN RELATION TO THE PREVENTION AND CONTROL OF INFECTION 1.2 The Health and Safety Legislation require that employers have a duty of care to protect employee for example: * Provide a safe workplace * Carry out risk assessments to assess the dangers of certain work activities * Provide training to staff * Provide PPE * Ensure regular health and safety checks are undertaken.
They also have a personal and moral responsibility, as members of a caring society and profession. There are many roles where infection control is important, these include: * Employees who work in communal living environments * Employees who work with hazardous substances * Employees whose work activities may expose them to infection Employees have responsibilities to: * Self * Colleagues * Employer * Clients/Customer * Visitors Employer’s responsibilities in relation to the prevention and control of infection are:- * Write and communicate a health and safety policy, including an infection control policy * Carry out risk assessments to assess infection hazards and risks and ensure that, where possible, infection risks are eliminated * Provide equipment which is safe and properly maintained * Make sure there are safe systems of work and adequate supervision * Make sure safety procedures are followed * Provide a safe working environment * Provide employees with adequate information, training and supervision necessary to ensure their health and safety at work * Provide and maintain any necessary Personal Protective Clothing (PPE), equipment and safety devices free of charge * Provide adequate welfare facilities to allow employees to maintain good levels of person al hygiene (i.e. proper toilet and washing
Common STDs • Genital herpes • HIV/AIDS • Genital warts • Hepatitis B • Vaginitis • Chlamydia • Syphilis • Gonorrhea • Trichomonias OPINION: Since the STD seems to be very dangerous and highly communicable therefore we should follow proper measures/precaution to reduce it. Following are the
Determine the habits and traits you want to change and acknowledge that undesirable habit or personality trait. For example, smoking is the habit you want to kick. Acknowledge that smoking is bad for health and research the type of diseases you can get if you smoke too much. Identify the problem that is hurting yourself and/or the people around you. By identifying the problem and knowing that people close to you hurt by your actions, you would want to get rid of it as soon as possible to not let your family and friends worry for you.