We do this by following the guidelines set out for us. (Mind, 2012) 3. What are the responsibilities of the; a) Employer in OHS The employer has a duty of care to their employees to ensure that the work place is safe and free from potential injury and risks to the employee’s health. b) The employee in OHS An Employee must take reasonable care to protect themselves from and others from any actions that may cause harm to them or someone around them. (SA Government, 2007) 4.
Employees’ also have a personal and moral responsibility to prevent and control the spread of infection as they are members of a caring society and profession. Roles where infection control is important include working with individuals who may be vulnerable to infection, working in communal living environments and taking part in working activities that may expose the employee or the supported individual to infection. Employees are responsible for keeping themselves, the supported individual’s, their colleagues and any visitors safe from infection. Employees’ must maintain a high level of personal hygiene, particularly hand hygiene, to ensure that infection is not unnecessarily spread. 1.2 Explain employers’ responsibilities in relation to the prevention and control of infection.
Understand roles and responsibilities in the prevention and control of infections. 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 those implemented by localised procedures. This means any communicable diseases 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 in the workplace, I should contact line / project manager, whom will then seek professional advice.
Infection Control – IC01 and IC02 1. Describe what are the employees and employer responsibilities regarding infection control. Health and Safety at Work Regulations (1992) requires employers to assess the risk to their employees’ health and to put in place control measures. In relation to infection control, it is the employer’s responsibilities to ensure that staff is protected from exposure to infectious hazards through the provision of safe systems of work, these includes Employers must ensure that policies relating to infection control are reviewed and update annually To provide resources to effect the general principles of infection control and minimise the risk. To ensure that systems are in place to prevent staff from choosing whom they will or will not care for.
Employees must take precautionary measures to protect themselves, other staff, visitors and the individuals they are supporting. Employers will provide necessary training the employees must undertake. Guidelines relating to IPC; Health and Safety at work Act COSHH RIDDOR Food Safety Act NICE Employees must put safe ways of working into practice, simple step such as effective Han washing, correct use of PPE, not attending work while ill, effective cleaning of the environment and equipment will all help to prevent the spread of infection or cross contamination. 1.2) Explain Employers responsibilities in relation to the prevention and control of infection Employers have a duty to provide PPE, Equipment, effective cleaning materials, that will assist in the prevention of the spread of infection. They must also provide / organise necessary and adequate training for all staff in the work environment.
An employers responsibilities in relation to the prevention and control of infection is to carry out risk assessments, this is to make sure that, where possible infection risks can be prevented. Also, to make sure staff are properly trained and, that information is always available for all staff. This could be posters showing handwashing techniques. Once a risk assessment has been carried out procedures can be put in place such as the wearing of PPE to minimise exposure to infection. Also, staff should be supervised to make sure procedures are being followed.
There are a range of roles were the prevention and control of infection apply, here are the ones that apply to my line of work; working with hazardous substances, working in an environment that exposes me to infection, working with people who are vulnerable to infection and working in a place that is a communal living area. 2. The employer is responsible for ensuring that all employees’ know and apply the correct working procedures, this can be undertaken via providing adequate training. The employer is required to provide the appropriate personal protective equipment and the correct medical equipment as well as carrying out risk assessments. The employer is also responsible for the organisation of the workplace, ensuring that the risk of infection is minimised as much as possible.
IC01 The Principles of Infection Prevention and Control 1. Understand roles and responsibilities in the prevention and control of infections 1.1 Explain employees’ roles and responsibilities in relation to the prevention and control of infection The employees’ roles and responsibilities in relation to the prevention and control of infection are as follows: • To work safely to protect myself and others from infections by following the legislation and regulations that relate to the control and prevention of infection which includes • Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999 • Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations 1995 (RIDDOR) • Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 2002 (COSHH) • To always wear the PPE that is provided. it is important to wear the aprons and gloves for procedures that will reduce the spread of infection. Wearing PPE will prevent infection passing from me to others from getting on my clothes and spreading it onto anyone that I come into contact with. • As an employee I must attend any necessary training that is provided by my employer regarding the prevention and control of infection.
Unit 224 – The Principles of Infection Prevention and Control 1. Understand roles and responsibilities in the prevention and control of infections 2.1 Explain the employees’ roles and responsibilities in relation to the prevention and control of infection. It is the duty of the employee to make sure that they follow the policies, procedures and guidelines that have been put in place in the prevention and control of infection 1.2 Explain the employers’ responsibilities in relation to the prevention and control of infection. Employers have responsibilities for the health and safety of their employees. They are also responsible for any visitors to their premises such as customers, suppliers and the general public.
Unit 4222-264 The principles of infection prevention and control (IC 01) 1. Explain employees’ roles and responsibilities in relation to the prevention and control of infection It is the responsibility of an employee to take precautionary measures to prevent and control the spread of infection in the workplace. This involves working safely to protect oneself, other staff, visitors and individuals from infections. One of the important responsibilities of an employee is to orient himself about the policies on safety, hygiene and sanitation in the work area and to undergo training regarding the policies. Through these trainings, the employee will learn the proper measures regarding infection control and prevention in spreading infection.