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.
The cook wears a hair net to avoid any hair going into the food. Hard hats are simply what they say, they are hats worn on a building site ext these are to prevent a head injury if a brick was to fall on them the hard hat would protect the individuals opposed to him not wearing one the injury would be fatal. So you see these protective equipment is vital in the work place and if we do not use these you are putting yourself at risk and others. Environmental Safety Here is an outline of how to prevent and what to do in the event of. FIRE – To prevent a fire we need to have a no smocking policy and signs around the
Contamination precautions - use weed wand lid to prevent spills and herbicide contact with non target plants and waterway - cleaning of clothing and equipment to stop poisoning of non target species and stop spread of CCC - removal of unwanted cut plant material 3. Worksite document developed including approved intended works. Advertised on site and possibly local paper. 4. Effective communication.
Hand gels should only be used as an interim measure until you are able to perform a proper hand wash; they are not a suitable replacement for good hand washing. Uniforms must be kept clean and tidy, and I wear a clean uniform every day. Tunics should have short sleeves to prevent them from dragging in body fluids when undertaking moving and positioning procedures. I must not go to the shops in my uniform, because I could be spreading bacteria and infectious agents. Personal hygiene is also important in the fight against infection.
Refer to agreed way of working and ask the individual where they would like to settle during this time, they may have already agreed on a preferred place. Ensure the individual is in a place of safety and that facilitates extended feeding process. 6.1 Ensure when attaching the feeding tube that it is screwed tight enough so as not to come loose and leak but not tight enough so as no one can undo it again and it causes damage to the connecting mechanisms. Position the feeding tube so as to not cause any kinks, keep it close to the body so it can not catch on anything and is out of sight. This should prevent discomfort and promote
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
I also need to dispose of hazardous substances correctly and not mix substances in case of any hazardous fumes or explosions that may occur. I must also never decant chemicals to unlabelled or wrongly labelled containers. To prevent any accidents or incidents happening with hazardous substances I must ensure I follow the data sheets and follow instructions. I must wear the PPE (personal protective equipment) when using substances to avoid cross contamination and accidents. I must also report any defects or ill health that may happen.
Hair must be clean, tied back off the collar with a plain band when in clinical environment and scissors and other sharp or hard objects must not be carried outside breast pockets for safety reasons. 3. Outline the main health and safety responsibilities of: • Self – keeping store rooms and other areas clean and tidy and making sure patients are using the appropriate walking aids. Keeping up to date with mandatory competencies such as fire safety, first aid and equipments. • The employer or manager – To make sure that employees are up to date with mandatory health and safety training to improve the safety at work for themselves as well as patients.
There are many different ways phlebotomist can go about with the safety and infection control. As a phlebotomist when drawing blood make sure to wear gloves, inspect the gloves to assure that there is no holes, use clean needles, when disposing the needle be sure to deposit them in a waste basket. Also if there is any spilled blood in the health care environment it is important that phlebotomist clean it up while wearing protective gloves and disposing the gloves and soiled rag in a biohazard container. It is better to regulate on the side of being too cautious when implementing OSHA regulations, rather than being too casual. Neglecting the safety and infection control can cause major problems in a healthcare facility so it is key that you go about the proper procedures and routine to keep everything safe and clean.
| ORNAC 7.3.2 All items shall be assessed prior to opening for sterility by checking the sterility indicator. Indicator tape assures personnel that item has been exposed to the sterilization process. | Proper count procedure starts with sponges, sharps, miscellaneous and instruments. Scrub nurse is jumping all over the place, and circulating nurse is not announcing next item to be counted in order to keep things organized. | ORNAC 2.6.12 A standard method of counting provides accuracy and consistency and reduces risk for errors.