Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Reducing bloodstream infections in an outpatient hemodialysis center - new jersey, 2008-2011. (2012). MMWR: Morbidity & Mortality Weekly Report, 61169-173. The hemodialysis center in New Jersey implemented an action plan controlled by the Center for Disease Control to reduce the number of bloodstream infections (BSI’s). This plan can be adopted by other institutions; it includes “positive deviance.” This means that the staff will be engaged
UNIT 1 THE PRINCIPLES OF INFECTION PREVENTION AND CONTROL About this unit In this unit learners are introduced to national and local policies in relation to infection control. Learners gain an understanding of employer and employee responsibilities in this area and how procedures and risk assessment can help minimise the risk of an outbreak of infection. Learners will also gain an understanding of how to use PPE correctly and the importance of good personal hygiene. Learning outcome The learner
and spread of infection (ic02) Understand the causes of infection. Bacteria are extremely small singular organisms which is found nearly everywhere. Virus is a coated genetic material that invades cells and use’s the cells apparatus for reproduction. Fungi are a multi-celled living organism. Parasites are types of living plants and animals that derive benefit from the metabolism of other animals and plants. Bacteria you can get food poisoning, bronchitis, ear infections, and tonsillitis
Unit IC02 Causes and spread of infection 1.1 Identify the difference between bacteria, viruses, fungi and parasites Bacteria – are unicellular, prokaryotic micro organisms found almost in all kinds of habits. Some bacteria are helpful like those involved in nitrogen fixation and some pathogenic which cause diseases. Viruses – or tiny organisms which are mostly composed of DNA (Deoxyribo Nucleic Acid) and protein. Viruses attach themselves to other organisms and cause server infectious diseases
ICO1.1- Undersatnd roles and responsibilities in the prevention and control of infections. 1) (1.2) (5.5) (5.6)—In the box below explain the employees / employers roles and responsibilities in relation to the prevention and control of infections. |Employees are responsible to follow the rules to prevent the spread of infection in: | |accordance with legislation, which are local and organisational policies and procedures;
Unit ICO1 The principles of infection prevention and control Assessment Criteria Outcome 1 Understand roles and responsibilities in the prevention and control of infections The learner can: 1. explain employees’ roles and responsibilities in relation to the prevention and control of Infection They have to always be aware of and report changes in the health conditions of the individuals that they support. They also have a responsibility to assist with keeping work areas, and equipment clean
Level: Credit value: Guided learning hours: Unit accreditation number: Causes and spread of infection IC02 2 2 20 H/501/7103 Unit purpose and 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
common illnesses and infections caused by bacteria, viruses, fungi and parasites. Bacteria – Lyme disease, Tuberculosis, MRSA (methicillin resistant staphylococcus aureus) Pneumonia, bronchitis, ear/throat infections such as tonsillitis. Diarrhoea. Viruses-Chickenpox. Flu (influenza) Herpes, Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV/AIDS) Mumps, measles and rubella, Shingles, Diarrhoea polio, Norovirus, common cold, flu, chicken pox. * Fungi- Candidiasis, Fungal eye infections, Athlete’s foot, Oral
Understand the causes of infection 1.Bacteria are classified into different groups and can be pathogenic (capable of causing illness) or non-pathogenic (not likely to cause illness). Different types of bacteria are identified by their varying shapes. Bacteria are simple organisms, made up of just one cell, and are capable of reproducing by themselves. They do this through a process of growing to twice their original size and splitting into two; those two cells then split into two more, and so
Ear Infections Anyone can get ear infections. Children are more likely to get them more so over adults, 3 out of 4 children will get at least one ear infection by their 3rd birthday. Ear infections are the most common reason why parents bring their children to the doctor. Reasons why children are more likely to get ear infections over adults: • The Eustachian tubes are smaller and more level in children than they are in adults. This makes it harder for fluid to drain, which causes build up and