It is the employers responsibilty to assess the risk of infection or the spread of infection and they must also ensure that all relevant procedures are in place and adhered to by their staff, as well as providing the relevant training for their staff to attend. It is very important that all information on infection control is displayed and information on policies and procedures are stored where they can be viewed by all staff. They must also supervise their staff, and complete infection control observations, for example, hand hygeine audits. A record of all infection must be kept. They must also ensure that areas are cleaned regularly
National Institute of Clinical Excellence (NICE) These guidelines apply to all healthcare workers, local authorities, charities and all other health and social care providers. They support the healthcare professional to ensure that they are providing patients with the best quality care and offer the best value for money. Topics for guidance are referred to NICE by the Department of Health for appraisal. Control of Substances Hazardous to Health 2002 This is the law that requires employers to control substances that are deemed to be hazardous to health, such as chemicals, dust, fumes
1.2 Explain employers responsibilities in relation to the prevention and control of infection. The NHS plan published in 1999 stipulates that all NHS organisations should have effective systems in place to tackle Health care Associated infection (HCAI) in order to minimise the risk to patients and staff. Whilst an employee has training and then is responsible for carrying out the practical day to day use of Infection prevention
Under this legislation all employees have the responsibilities to cooperate with the Trust on matters of health and safety and in the context of this policy particularly regarding the reduction of risks from healthcare associated infections. Infection control policies, procedures and protocols are designed to outline the principals and responsibilities associated with the prevention and control of infection in a health care setting. Follow COSHH and RIDDOR Follow COSHH and RIDDOR Carry out risk assessments Carry out risk assessments Report Hazards and potential Risks Report Hazards and potential Risks Follow policies and procedures Follow policies and procedures Make sure all staff are safe Make sure all staff are safe Be accountable for yourself by checking your own equipment before and after use Be accountable for yourself by checking your own equipment before and after use
1.2 - As an employer all staff should be trained in infection control, to be able to notice potential risks. The correct PPE should be available for staff, staff should have a understanding of infection control polices and procedures. Which should be made available by employer. 2.1- There are a few legislations and regulatory body standards, that are relevant to the prevention and control of infection. The health and safety at work act, which ensures the safety of members
Infection Prevention and Control Good infection prevention and control is essential to ensure that people who use health and social care services receive safe and effective care. It is your employer’s responsibility that training, risk assessments and equipment are in place to enable you to carry out your daily duties to minimise risk to yourself or service users. It is your responsibility to follow all training and use all equipment and PPE provided by your employer. All employers are bound by The Health and Social Care Act 2008 and by the 10 codes of practice laid down by the CQC on how they judge a care provider and how it complies with the cleanliness and infection control requirements. The CQC Codes of practice |1 |Systems to manage and monitor the prevention and control of infection.
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 PPE (personal protective equipment) to all members of staff. 2. Understand legislation and policies relating to prevention and control of infections. 2.1 Outline current legislation and regulatory body standards, which are relevant to the prevention and control of infection.
What are the employee’s roles and responsibilities in relation to Prevention and Control of Infection?The employee’s roles and responsibilities in regards of prevention and control of infection are to make sure that they use any personal protective equipment (P.P.E’s) that are provided by the employer. Also it is the employee’s responsibility to make sure that they are following any prevention and control of infection policies for example at Pinderfields Hospital there is an intranet site where staff can access the policies online so that they can keep checking to see if there are any updates on the policy 1b. What are the employer’s responsibilities in relation to the prevention and control of infection? The responsibilities of the employer is to make sure that there are suitable P.P.E's available for staff i.e. gowns, masks, gloves etc.
posting information on notice boards, keeping an information filesuch as COSHH, training, and providing supervision)The need to keep records in relation to infection control using appropriateDocumentationTo provide PPETo ensure that the relevant standards, policies and guidelines are available within the workplace | 2) Understanding legislation and policies relating to prevention and control of infection The Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 and Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999 The recommendations on standard principles provide guidance on infection control precautions that should be applied by all healthcare personnel to the care of patients in community and primary care settings. The recommendations are divided into four distinct interventions: · hand hygiene · the use of personal protective equipment · the safe use and disposal of sharps · education of patients, their carers and healthcare personnel 3) Understand systems and procedures relating to the prevention and control of infection. There are many systems and procedures that provide ways of preventing and controlling of infection. Like receiving regular
The principles of infection prevention and control 1.1 As a health and social care worker you have roles and responsibilities in relation to infection prevention and control, including to * cooperate with your employer in preventing and controlling infection * know and understand your organisations infection prevention and control policies and procedures * follow infection control procedures and apply standard infection control principles to all situations at all times * know how to get advice on the prevention and control of infection and to stay up to date in your knowledge and understanding of the subject * make your manager aware of any difficulties you have in following procedures * report breaches in good practice and take corrective action as appropriate You also have a responsibility to be on your guard for potential outbreaks of infection or resistance to antibiotics and to inform your employer if you have any concerns. 1.2 Employers have a responsibility to regularly produce infection prevention and control reports describing: * Policies and procedures that are in place and how they are monitored * Any outbreaks of infection that have taken place and the action to rectify the problems * Education and training that has taken place * Planned improvements Employers have a responsibility to obtain and share with staff up to date advice and information about infection prevention and control from suitably qualified and competent individuals. 2.1 * Health and safety at work act 1974 * Management of health and safety at work regulations 1999 * Personal protective equipment at work regulations (PPE) 1992 * The health act 2006 * The health and social care act 2008 * Reporting of injuries, diseases and dangerous occurrences regulations (RIDDOR) 1995 * Public health (control