Hand washing is one of the most important ways of reducing and controlling the spread of infections. (Storr 2004). Good hand washing is the first line of defence against the spread. Hand washing is to remove pathogenic microorganisms. Transient microorganisms are found on nurse’s hand which unfortunately is the source of HAI; fortunately they can be removed when the nurses wash their hands.
Hand washing is important to remove dirt and most transient organisms (Class notes, 2012). Hand washing is one of the main ways to stop the spread of viruses and everyone working in a care facility should carry out this process. Staff should wash their hands at the start of every shift, before and after attending to each client and after they have used the toilet. Posters should be placed above sinks and at their desks reminding them to wash their hands, also around the corridors and in toilets so patients and visitors are aware of it. Hand washing in a care environment is vitally important due to the amount of sick and vulnerable patients that care staff looks after on a day to day basis.
Hazardous substances and medication The Controlled Substances Act The Medicines Act 1968 The Misuse of Drugs Act 1971 A hazardous substance is something that may cause substantial personal injury or illness during handling or use or even swallowing. These substances may be: Cleaning detergents, medication, needles, urine, bodily waste and incontinence products. Employers must: • Ensure safe storage and disposal of substances that are harmful to health. • Check that health hazards from all substances are assessed, including laundry and the kitchen. • Ensure appropriate control measures are implemented.
This training should explain all activities staff should and should not undertake due to their job title, and give guidance on the appropriate footwear and clothing, also identify the personal protective and hygiene equipment staffs are provided with such as gloves. Basic training under health and safety should include • Manual handling • Infection control • Fire procedures • First aid • Basic hygiene • Food preparation, storage and hygiene • Dealing with
Employers must provide a safe work place Carry out risk assessments to assess the dangers of certain work activities Provide training for all staff Provide personal protective equipment Ensure regular health and safety checks are undertaken Employer’s responsibilities extend to protecting employees from the risk posed by biological hazards such as blood, body fluids and associated infections. Within the work place the employer has infection prevention and control policies and procedures in place for all staff to adhere to. The Company will have a good understanding of the general care of SU and staff and will be able to respond appropriately in the event of possible infection outbreak, IE arranging for swabs
It is the responsibility of every staff member to ensure that health and safety procedures are followed. This will help minimise the risk of accident or injury to both staff and residents as well as visitors to the home. However, the supply of relevant equipment and training lies with the company. Every employer must ensure that employees are provided with induction training. A lack of appropriate training could result in injury or harm.
We need to be clean and hygienic at all times aswell as promoting good hygiene to the individuals we support. As an employee we all have adequate training on the awareness of infection and prevention control and there are workplace procedures such as temperature checks, cleaning schedules, risk assessments and Health and Safety policies that we must all adhere to for the protection of everyone in the workplace. We are regularly required to do refresher courses on these and have to read and sign that we regularly read our workplace policies that are in place. It is also required that we report any changes to any individual’s health conditions that we support. We must assist in keeping all areas and equipment clean, tidy and free from infection hazards and if we have soiled clothing for
UV30475 Apply stone therapy massage Describe salon requirements for preparing yourself, the client and work area for stone therapy treatment. You would prepare yourself by making sure your hair is neatly tied back, you have no jewellery, a clean professional uniform, have good personal hygiene and you are wearing light day make up and that you are positioned correctly to avoid repetitive strain injuries to your back. You need to position yourself correctly whether you are sitting or standing making sure your weight is evenly distributed and to ensure your positioning delivers appropriate techniques, prevents any injuries and gives optimum treatment results. You would prepare your client by asking them to remove all jewellery and piercings and all appropriate clothing is removed before starting the treatment, by making sure their privacy and modesty is protected by using a large towel or blanket to cover them, making sure the client is comfortable, relaxed and positioned correctly to get maximum benefit from the treatment. Before you carry out a treatment you need to sanitize your work area making sure all tools and stones you are to use are disinfected/sterilized, all towels are clean dry and unused, you need to make sure you have the correct lighting for each individual treatment, you have a height adjustable chair for yourself and that the couch is at the correct height also.
The main cause of body odor is interaction of sweat and bacteria created by the apocrine glands. Additionally body odor may result of improper bathroom habits which also cause urine or feces odor. Bad breath is another noticeable result of improper hygiene. Regular hand washing are the best ways to avoid diseases of different diseases. Hands are in continuous contact with the face as well as the environment this providing for easy transportation of germs.
Question 1a what it means to have a duty of care in one's own work role Each service user in our care is entitled to a life free from abuse and neglect. As a carer it is our duty of care to make sure we do everything reasonable within the definition of our job role to make this happen. We would provide support to the service users within the law and policies and procedures. We work hard to avoid any abuse, injury or neglect from happening. Daily tasks to complete to ensure a service users well being also include regular hand washing, making sure all staff are taught the correct way to wash hands thoroughly, carers always wear their PPE, to make sure all staff are trained in first aid and making sure the first aid box is always stocked up,staff are trained on the latest moving and positioning so they are always using equipment correctly, everything is kept clean and sterile to stop the spread of infection.