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. All employees must also observe general precautions, other rules specific to a particular work activity must also be observe red. Roles and responsibilities of personnel in relation to infection control. 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 such policies, as well as ensure all employees receive sufficient training where necessary.
* The Management of Health & Safety at Work Regulations 1999. * The Workplace (Health, Safety & Welfare) Regulations 1992. * Personal Protective Equipment Regulations 1992. * Healthcare Standards Act 2006 3.3 Describe local and organisational policies relevant to the prevention and control of infection The local and organisational policies relevant to the prevention and control of infection includes * To make the registration requirement for cleanliness and infection control clear to all registered providers so they
ICO1: The principles of infection prevention and control. Oct 2014 Written by Laura Shaw Q: 1.1 Explain employee’s roles and responsibilities in relation to the prevention and control of infection. Employees roles and responsibilities in the care industry are all different but the one thing they all have a responsibility to do is they must always be aware of and report any individuals health changes and they also have a responsibility to keep all work areas and equipment clean, tidy and free from infection hazards. They are also encouraged to maintain good personal hygiene for themselves as well as their service users. 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.
It also includes criteria which the CQC (Care Quality Commission) take into account when assessing compliance. 2.2 Local and organisational policies that are relevant to the prevention and control of infection are The public health (Control of disease) act 1984, the Social Care Act, NICE guidelines and other company policies and procedures which relate to the control and prevention of infection and disease. 3.1 The procedures and systems relevant to the control and prevention of infection are that all employees must wear their PPE as instructed, dispose of all clinical waste appropriately, and maintain a high level of personal and environmental hygiene. Attend regular
If I have any concerns whatsoever regarding the management of infectious diseases in the workplace, I should contact my supervisor. All employees must also observe general Understand precautions, other rules specific to a particular work activity must also be observed. 1.2 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 such policies, as well as ensure all employees receive sufficient training where necessary. Also to provide personal protective equipment to all members of staff.
Ensure suitable management is in place to provide adequate welfare facilities. The general logistics of running the site safely needs to be paramount . e.g. time , cost Howard Kennedy 20851018 Roles and responsibilities Page 2 CDM Coordinator To liaise with all parties involved about the health and safety issues of the project . Advise H.S.E of the project Investigate the capabilities of the chosen contractor and ensure they are fully capable of carrying out the work in a way to conform with health and safety regulations.
1.2 Explain employers’ responsibilities in relation to the prevention and control of infection. Employers’ are responsible for making sure that all of the risks relating to the prevention and control of infection are assessed and that policies and procedures about infection control are put in place and updated when needed. Employers’ must ensure that the policies and procedures are being followed by all of their employees and must provide training for all employees in relation to infection control. Employers’ also have a responsibility to make sure that
Employees should be informed of the contents of the standard and its appendixes should always be available for inspection. The location and availability of the companies chemical hygiene plan should be visibly located or known to all employees. The permissible exposure limits given by OSHA for regulated substances showing their exposure limits should
ICO1 Outcome 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 All employees are responsible for the prevention of spread of infections. Employees should also, in the care industry, have a personal as well as a moral responsibility to follow infection control guidelines. Regular hand washing is a responsibility that all staff should follow as well as wearing all appropriate/available PPE. There is many roles within a health and social care environment where infection control is always important.
The control of Substance Hazards to Health Regulations (COSHH). This require employers to control substances that can be dangerous for workers health. Reporting of injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations (RIDDOR) 1995. This require employers to report the Health and Safety Executive of any injuries, diseases and dangerous events. The policies and procedures are set out in the workplace in order to maintain a safe place for work and to ensure all aspects of care and legal framework are covered.