Jalpa: Health and Social Care Level 2 Unit : 21 The Principles of Infection Prevention and Control. 1.Understand roles and responsibilities in the prevention and control of infections. 1.1 Explain employees’ roles and responsibilities in relation to the prevention and control of infection. As an employee it is our responsibility to adhere to company policies and procedures as well as those implemented by localised procedures. This means any communicable diseases, which are notifiable, must be brought to the attention of the appropriate authority.
2.5, Demonstrate ways to minimise potential risks and hazards. 2.6, Access additional support or information relating to health and safety. Understand procedures for responding to accidents and sudden illness. (Section Three, covered by certificate, RPL) 3.1, Describe different types of accidents and sudden illness that may occur in own work setting. 3.2, Explain procedures to be followed if an accident or sudden illness should occur.
Details of the relationship between the unit and relevant national standards This unit is linked to HSC 216 and CHS 6. Support of the unit by a sector or other appropriate body This unit is endorsed by Skills for Care and Development. 178 Level 2 Diploma in Health and Social Care (Adults) for England (4222-21) DRAFT Unit HSC 2003 Provide support to manage pain and discomfort Assessment Criteria Outcome 1 Understand approaches to managing pain and discomfort The learner can: 1. explain the importance of a holistic approach to managing pain and discomfort 2. describe different approaches to alleviate pain and minimise discomfort 3. outline agreed ways of working that relate to managing pain and discomfort. Outcome 2 Assist in minimising individuals’ pain or discomfort The learner can: 1. describe how pain and discomfort may affect an individual’s wellbeing and communication 2. encourage an individual to express feelings of discomfort or pain 3. encourage an individual
CU311 The Principles of Infection Prevention and Control Points P1 - Understand roles and responsibilities in the prevention and control of infections P2 - Understand legislation and policies relating to prevention and control of infections P3 - Understand systems and procedures relating to the prevention and control of infections P4 - Understand the importance of risk assessment, in relation to the prevention and control of infections P5 - Understand the importance of using Personal Protective Equipment ( PPE)in the prevention and control of infections P6 - Understand the importance of good personal hygiene in the prevention and control of infections Answers P1,2 & 3 - Under the Health and safety at work act, there are several responsibilities that employees must abide by. Some of these are: • make the workplace safe • prevent risks to health • ensure safe working practices are in place and used • provide adequate first aid These responsibilities come under the health and safety at work act, which covers several other regulations such as the 'manual handling operations regulations 1992' and 'health and safety first aid regulations 1981'.There are several ways in which we reduce the risk of infection spreading. The first action which we take is to remove the initial source of infection from the environment, ie. the service user. 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.
CU311 The principles of infection prevention and control 1.1 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, COSHH and RIDDOR. It is important as employees that we are aware of these so that we can work safely. 1.2 Explain employers’ responsibilities in relation to the prevention and control of Infection.
Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations 1995 (amended 2008) RIDDOR - sets out what needs to be reported. Health and Safety First Aid Regulations 1981 Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999 - emphasizes what employers are required to achieve under the Health and Safety at Work Act. Health and safety policies and procedures are in place to protect those in social care settings. They are to ensure that I adhere and comply to health and safety rules and regulations. Responsibilities Manager/ Employer To provide a safe place to work Prevent risks to health Assess risks and take action to reduce them Provide information, training and supervision as needed Ensure machinery is safe to use Provide adequate first aid facilities Provide PPE (free of charge) Carer/Employee To take reasonable care of my own and others’ health and safety To report to my manager any potential and actual risks and hazards Take part in any training provided To understand and comply with health and safety instructions and procedures Others To understand and comply with
CU311 The Principles of infection prevention and control 5.2 Describe different types of PPE • Single use of plastic aprons, gloves, face masks • Re-usable such as uniforms 5.3 Explain the reasons for use of PPE This is to protection of staff, protection of service users/patients, protection of cross infection between individuals. 5.4 State current relevant regulations and legislations relating to PPE Current regulations and legislations: legal requirement in health and safety legislation for the provision and use of PPE where employees’ or others may be at risk. • The Public Health (Control of Diseases) Act, • The Public Health (Infectious Diseases) Regulations, 1998 • Health and Safety
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.
Unit 4222-265 Causes and spread of infection (ICO2) Level: Credit value: UAN: 2 2 H/501/7103 Unit aim This unit is to enable the learner to understand the causes of infection and common illnesses that may result as a consequence. To understand the difference between both infection and colonisation and pathogenic and non pathogenic organisms, the areas of infection and the types caused by different organisms. In addition the learner will understand the methods of transmission, the conditions needed for organisms to grow, the ways infection enter the body and key factors that may lead to infection occurring. Learning outcomes There are two learning outcomes to this unit. The learner will: 1.
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