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
Nurses must use sterile dressings on open skin surfaces to prevent infection. We must also keep patient equipment and supplies clean in order to prevent the spread of germs. Nurses must also use personal protective equipment like a mask, eye protection and a face shields if you are near a patient care activity that may involve a splash or spray of body fluids, they should then dispose of all single use personal protective equipment immediately after use. Cleaners should clean toilets with disinfectant to kills any germs. They should also clean any surfaces e.g.
1.2 Explain employers’ responsibilities in relation to the prevention and control of Infection. Employers should make the workplace a safe environment that is safe for work but also for all individuals and visitors. Employers must carry out risk assessments to assess the dangers of certain work activities and then are responsible for putting strategies in place for minimizing the risk. Employers must provide PPE and provide training and refresher updates on infection control. 2.1 Outline current legislation and regulatory body standards which are relevant to the Prevention and control of infection.
If you have suffered from a communicable illness, you should not work until you have been given the 'all clear' from the doctor . Correct moving and handling is vital part of my role it is essential I learn how to move and handle correctly . Otherwise I could hurt myself and other. It is my legal responsibility to use the correct moving and handling techniques as I have learnt during my training. It is important that you understand how to prevent a fire and what to do in the event of a fire.
2.1 & 2.2 Current legislation and regulatory body standards and local and organisation policies which are relevant to the prevention and control of infection are Health safety at Work Act 1992, Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 2002, Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998, Infection Control NICE Guidelines and Company Codes of Practice. Understand systems and procedures relating to the prevention and control of infections. 3.1 The procedures and systems relevant to the prevention and control of infection are wearing the proper PPE, Washing of hands and cleaning work space , changing PPE between tasks including personal care and food preparation and making sure hair is tied back and uniform is clean. 3.2 The potential impact of an outbreak of infection on the individual and the organisation are My service users is ill health and hospitalisation possibly death, stress to the service user and family. Myself is loss of earnings, ill health and hospitalisation also have an effect on my personal life.
1.1 Explain employees’ roles and responsibilities in relation to the prevention and control of Infection The employee has to wear PPE at all times when carrying out any personal care to help prevent any cross infection and to help prevent any. 1.2 Explain employers’ responsibilities in relation to the prevention and control of infection The employer is responsible for making sure all employees use PPE when it is required to help prevent and control infection 2.1 Outline current legislation and regulatory body standards which are relevant to the prevention and control of infection The health and safety at work act 1974 and management of health and safety at work regulations 1999 The public health (control of diseases) Act 1984 Food safety act 1990 Food Hygiene 2.2 Describe local and organisational policies relevant to the prevention and control of infection The Public health (control of diseases) Act 1984 and the health and social care act, The NICE guidelines, Policies and procedures 3.1 Describe procedures and systems relevant to the prevention and control of infection There should be prevention of infection or infection control in any care sector, like hand washing techniques, hand rub techniques, correct way to dispose of rubbish. Knowledge of how infection is being contaminated or contacted like a chain of infection. 3.2 Explain the potential impact of an outbreak of infection on the individual and the organisation Cost implications, staff sickness, and reduction in resident and public confidence, not delivering regulatory standards, loss of earnings, fear of risk of infection. The individual could potentially pass the infection on to other residents, increase time in recovery, potential death.
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. The employer should have infection prevention control policies and procedures for the staff. The manager will support and advise the Carer in respect of these procedures. 2.1 OUTLINE CURRENT LEGISLATION AND REGULATORY BODY STANDARDS WHICH ARE
ICO1 the principles of infection prevention and control 1.1 The Employer as a duty to the staff, residents and visitors that come the home. They have to make sure that there as polices and procedures on infection prevention. And knowledge about the polices. 1.2 The employer needs to make sure that staff have regular updates, and training and need to know what to do if an outbreak occurs. 2.1 Health and Safety regulations 1996 The employers provide personal protective equipment and have a safe place to work COSHH regulation 1999 This applies to any one that handles hazardous substances that we use ie bleach ect RIDDOR 1995 The employer should report any accident or any outbreak of sickness and diarroea, poisoning ect 2.2 The
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. 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. 1.2 Explain employers’ roles and responsibilities in relation to the prevention and control of infection.
The principles of infection prevention and control Infection is the invasion and multiplication of microorganisms such as bacteria, viruses, and parasites that are not normally present within the body. 1)Understanding roles and responsibilities in the prevention and control of infection. Employees Employers To ensure that their own health and hygiene not pose a risk to service usersand colleaguesTo ensure effective hand washing is carried out when working with serviceusers, giving personal care, handling/preparing food.To ensure they use Personal Protective Equipment(PPE) provided when needed andappropriate. | Making sure employees are aware of the health and safety aspects of theirwork (e.g. 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.