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.
Once the source has been removed we then ensure that no other service user enters the environment and the a member of staff wear gloves, uses clean equipment, removes waste safely and if necessary wears protective equipment. We also promote the correct way to wash hands to all staff and service users to minimise the spread of infection; hand sanitizer is also promoted to further promote infection control. If infection was to break out, it would have detrimental consequences for both the individual and the
Workplace confidentiality requires that this information be identified and secured to prevent unauthorised access or release of the information and includes everything from policies on workplace Internet usage to nondisclosure agreements in employee contracts. Breaches of workplace confidentiality can result in a range of problems. Customers tend not to work with companies they think are untrustworthy, and consumers may specifically warn people away from companies that have mishandled private information like addresses, purchasing records, and credit card numbers. Companies can also experience compromises in their long term business plans if information about products in development or ideas a company is considering are released
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 job of law enforcement personnel can be dangerous depending on the position you hold, it’s important that there are guidelines in the different aspects of working conditions or hazards you may encounter. As I move forward with my education I want to make sure I keep safety in mind when I choose my career. If I end up working in an office setting and not in the field, I will encounter fewer hazards. If I go into forensic psychology I am told I could be dealing directly with criminals, going into correctional facilities to interview criminals so extra precaution should be taken to make sure I am protecting myself and I am aware of my surroundings. If I end up being a criminalist, I would be using chemicals that could be dangerous so knowing how to avoid the possible hazard is important.
Supervisors should always be aware and encourage employees to discuss any issue with them. This will make sure that and problems the employees have, they can be dealt with early instead of turning them into grievances against the company and its workers. This would be the second best practice. When problems are dealt with when they first come up and employee feels like what concerns them is also what concerns the company and is therefore dealt with then and there or the supervisor can find out ways to deal with them. When problems are not dealt with they can become conflicts against the company that can take long times to settle since they employee most likely found someone who would listen to them.
In this case, the supervisor should have approached Human Resources sooner and allowed them to make the decisions to breach the privacy and confidentiality. If there is a real risk of harm to the patient or other persons, a breach such as this could be warranted, but each case should reviewed separately and one person should not be making this decision (Mair, 2011). Business research is critical to a manger’s decision making, but ethical research is a very important part of the process. Information should be free of manipulation and confidentiality should be maintained to protect all parties
2. What current Legislation and regulating body standards are there which are relevant to the prevention and control of infection? There are several different local legislations and regulations that are relevant to the prevention and control of infection. These are; “Bare Below Elbows”, Standard Infection Prevention and Control Measures For Operating Theatre Departments At Mid Yorkshire Hospitals NHS Trust, Waste Disposal, Safe Disposal of SHARPS and SHARP materials. However there are other legislations and regulatory such as; Health and Safety at work act (1974), other example are Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations (1999), Control of
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
They also have a personal and moral responsibility, as members of a caring society and profession. There are many roles where infection control is important, these include: * Employees who work in communal living environments * Employees who work with hazardous substances * Employees whose work activities may expose them to infection Employees have responsibilities to: * Self * Colleagues * Employer * Clients/Customer * Visitors Employer’s responsibilities in relation to the prevention and control of infection are:- * Write and communicate a health and safety policy, including an infection control policy * Carry out risk assessments to assess infection hazards and risks and ensure that, where possible, infection risks are eliminated * Provide equipment which is safe and properly maintained * Make sure there are safe systems of work and adequate supervision * Make sure safety procedures are followed * Provide a safe working environment * Provide employees with adequate information, training and supervision necessary to ensure their health and safety at work * Provide and maintain any necessary Personal Protective Clothing (PPE), equipment and safety devices free of charge * Provide adequate welfare facilities to allow employees to maintain good levels of person al hygiene (i.e. proper toilet and washing