Health & Safety at Work Module | | | By Brian Finn | | | Comprehensive Plan and Aims/objectives of survey. Plan The plan is to observe five members of the public washing their hands in a hospital Aims To observe peoples hand washing techniques to see if people are washing their hands correctly. Objectives By the end of the assignment the reader will be able to discuss the importance of hand washing, describe the risk of infection to patients and explain the importance of eliminating cross infection. Sufficient documentation/background information Hand washing is important to stop the spread of infection (see fig 1). On our hands we have normal bacterial skin flora which is found deep in the skins layer and under fingernails.
Hand washing is one of the most important ways of reducing and controlling the spread of infections. (Storr 2004). Good hand washing is the first line of defence against the spread. Hand washing is to remove pathogenic microorganisms. Transient microorganisms are found on nurse’s hand which unfortunately is the source of HAI; fortunately they can be removed when the nurses wash their hands.
Laid the dried message paper on several layers of paper towels for the visualization step to keep the developer solution from soaking on the work surface and surrounding materials. 7. Developed the dried invisible message by dipping a clean cotton swab into the orange developing solution and used it to paint over the message. Questions A. Identify the functional groups in methylsalicylate, acetylsalicylic acid and salicylic acid: The functional groups in methylsalicylate are ester, alcohol & phenol groups.
Get all materials out: Get out everything that will be needed and put it on a sterile place set. Materials that will be needed: • Gloves • Alcohol swabs • 2-4 Saline Syringes • 1-2 Heparin Syringes Gloves will be needed even though the hands have already been washed because it will keep away the bacteria that didn’t get washed away. The Alcohol swabs are to kill the bacteria that lie on the lumen (the rubber cap at the end of the PICC) so that when the PICC is flushed, bacteria won’t be sent to the heart and maybe cause infection. The Saline is the same liquid
Analysis of Article Research Report Results Jillian Mason NUR HSC/438 October 7, 2013 Amber Krasny MBA, RHIT, CPC, CMRS The article is about preventing infection through hand washing. It discusses the importance of hand washing, solutions for antibiotic-resistant organisms, lists strategies for effective hand hygiene and provides an overview of CDC recommendations for hand washing. The CDC has identified that hand washing is the single most important means of preventing the spread of infection (Garner & Favero, 1986). The article states that prevention and control of infectious activities are designed to limit the spread of infection and provide a safe environment for all patients, regardless of the setting (Stucke). At the Global
(ICO1 4.1, 4.2 , 4.3 , 4.4) 5 – Describe the different types of PPE used in your workplace, and the reasons for using each one. - Describe current relevant legislation relevant to using PPE. - What are your responsibilities and that of your employer regarding the use of PPE - Describe the correct practice for the application of, removal of and disposal of PPE that has been used. (ICO1 5.1-5.8) 6 – What are the key principles of good personal hygiene? - Describe the correct procedure for handwashing - Explain when and why hand washing should be carried out - What types of products should be used for hand washing - Describe correct procedures that relate to skin care (ICO1 6.1 –
This is done in my setting by the employers making sure there is different protective clothing which is different colours for different job. These include; gloves, aprons and tabards. These are for nappy changing, dishing out food and cleaning up spillages. “As well as physical safety, you also need to understand and follow your placement’s policy on hygiene. This may include wearing a uniform, tying hair back and using resources that have been provided such as disposables gloves.” (Tassoni et al, 2007, page 10) The Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 2002 is legislation about safe storing and usage of dangerous substances.
Ref: ndt-ed.org The part must be cleaned to remove any excess penetrant or developer. Any spray left on the part can interfere with the next inspection performed on it. 4. What is capillary action? Ref: Lesson #3 The spontaneous elevation or depression of a liquid in fine hair like tubes.
ServSafe Essentials 4 The Safe Foodhandler Inside this section: How Foodhandlers Can Contaminate Food Diseases Not Transmitted Through Food Components of a Good Personal Hygiene Program Management’s Role in a Personal Hygiene Program After completing this section, you should be able to: Identify personal behaviors that can contaminate food. Identify proper handwashing procedures. Identify when hands should be washed. Identify appropriate hand sanitizers and when to use them. Identify hand maintenance requirements.
There may be cases of social exclusion and isolation, other people may comment on their poor hygiene causing social embarrassment and a lack of self worth and confidence if they cannot do anything about it themselves if relying on other people to see to their hygiene. 2. Being Able to Support Individuals to Maintain Personal Hygiene There are factors that an individual can be supported by helping them understand what can contribute to good personal hygiene: Washing Showering/bathing Washing hair Cleaning clothes/putting clothes in laundry Keeping nails clean Washing hands after using the toilet and before eating Addressing personal hygiene issues with an individual in a sensitive manner without imposing our own values is about being diplomatic. For example, by asking an individual if they would like to have a bath rather than saying "I think you need a bath". However, you must remember that