Unit 264. Outcome 1:- There are many employees’ roles and responsibilities in relation to the prevention and control of infection. These include:- * They are to ensure that their own health and hygiene doesn’t pose a risk to service users and colleagues. * To ensure that effective hand washing is carried out at appropriate times throughout their shift * And to ensure that the Correct Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is used/worn when needed and appropriate throughout their shift. There are also many employers responsibilities in relation to the prevention and control of infection.
Unit 21: The Principles of Infection Prevention and Control |Link to Learning Outcome |Question |Answer | |Unit 21.1.1 |Explain employees’ roles and |Infection is a major cause of human suffering. Even relatively | | |responsibilities in |minor infections can become more serious, leading to major | | |relation to the prevention and control of|infection and can, in some cases, lead to patient death. In | | |infection (at least 3) |addition to patient suffering, infection causes distress to family | | | |and friends. | | | |Employees in the work place have a responsibility in relation to | | | |the prevention and control of infection. They also have a personal | | | |and moral responsibility, as workers in a care home and society.
Noor Findlay (Lisa) 16/01/15 Unit 645 – Lead and manage infection prevention and control within the work setting 1. Understand current infection prevention and control policies procedures and practices. 2.1 Summarise national and local policies for infection prevention and control. Following is national and local policies:- There are laws and legal regulations about infection prevention and control. Most of the legal regulations relating to infection Prevention and control come under the Health and Safety at Work Act; this act is about ensuring a safe work place for employers, Employees and members of the public by minimising accidents at work.
1.1 Explain employees` roles and responsibilities in relation to the prevention and control of infection. Employees are responsible for taking action to prevent and control the spread of infection, following legislation, local and organisational policies and procedures. They also have a personal and moral responsibility, as members of a caring society and profession. Employees` are responsible for themselves, colleagues, employers, people we support and visitors while doing different roles such as working in communal living environments, work with hazardous substances, work activities may expose them to infection, work with vulnerable individuals to infection. Employees` have to use personal protective equipment and clothing provided when needed and appropriately eg when supporting individuals with their personal cares.
The health insurance is especially important for the workers working in dangerous conditions where they are likely to get an injury. Leave days for the workers should also be paid to ensure that they are able to provide for their families even when on leave. Firms and Unions should sit and come up with policies and laws that benefit the workers. The policies will help workers speak up when they are been exploited without fear. It will also allow for closure for the workers and their
• Ensuring plant and machinery are safe and that safe systems of work are set and followed. • Ensuring articles and substances are moved, stored and used safely. • Providing adequate welfare facilities. • Giving employees the information, instruction, training and supervision necessary for their health and safety. Employees also have legal duties too, which include: • Taking reasonable care for your own health and safety and that of others who may be affected by what you do or do not do.
Unit 4222-264 The principles of infection prevention and control Outcome 1. Understand roles and responsibilities in the prevention and control of infection 1. Explain employees roles and responsibilities in relation to the prevention and control of infection? The Care worker has a responsibility under the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 to take care of one`s own health and safety and others you care or support including their family, friends and work colleagues. The act requires Carers to : - Take reasonable care for their own safety and that of others.
Also the employer has a duty of care for the staff members to ensure that the working conditions are safe and suitable to deliver the service to the individuals. Duty of care is a legal obligation that is usually imposed on an individual person requiring them to keep to a standard of reasonable care while undertaking or performing acts of duty that could possibly harm others. Having a duty of care towards the people you work with is not just unique to social care; all professions who work with people have a duty of care. These people can be nurses, doctors, teachers, midwives, foster carers, and many more. Thinking about the duty of care that you owe to people is helpful when you are planning your work.
Employers should also ensure employees are aware of the health and safety aspects of their work by providing training and information on things such as COSHH and the prevention of cross infection. Learning Outcome 2: Understand legislation and policies relating to the prevention and control of infections Page 1 of 6 Outline and
AC1.1 – Explain employees’ roles and responsibilities in relation to the prevention and control of infection It is our responsibility as employees to take precautionary measures to prevent and control the spread of infection in the workplace; this involves working safely to protect myself, other staff, visitors and individuals from infections. Some of the legislation and regulations that relate to the control and prevention of infection include the Health and Safety at Work Act (HASAWA), the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) and the Reporting of Injury, Disease and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations (RIDDOR). It is important as employees that we are aware of these so that we can work safely; at work we have information provided in the health and safety file and COSHH file. AC1.2 – Explain employers’ responsibilities in relation to the prevention and control of infection. It is the duty of the employer to provide PPE, equipment, organise training for staff, undertake risk assessment and generally is responsible for the health and safety of staff in the work environment.