* Attend all training that is provided by your employer. * Use any and all personal protective equipment that is provided by your employer. With your responsibilities as an employee relating to infection inside of your work setting you have to think of two key things, Prevention and Control. Prevention means that things like personal protective equipment and washing your hands need to be used to prevent people getting infected with anything in the first place. Control means to contain the infection once someone has it for example using personal protective equipment and washing your hands even if they don’t feel dirty.
TAFE NSW | Establish and maintain an OHS system | Topic 1 Assessment task | | | | | Table of contents Part A – Theory Review Questions. 2 1. Explain the need for a manager to understand OHS legislative requirements. Give two examples where you would need to apply this knowledge within your workplace. Explain how you can ensure compliance with the legislation.
UNIT-4223-007 The principles of infection prevention and control Outcome1 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 As a minimum I need to ensure that I wash my hands before and after each activity. However, hand washing alone may not be sufficient for the activity I’m involved in. When assessing the risk of infection, the chances are that if you are assisting somebody to walk from the bedside to the toilet on the ward, hand washing alone may be sufficient. If, however, I was assisting with the repositioning of a patient who is incontinent, I would probably consider hand washing, gloves and an apron.
Remove PPE and dispose Wash hands Sometimes the individual will want dispose of there waste them self’s ensure hygiene procedures are followed by them. Be able to monitor and report on support for managing continence 1. Procedures of monitoring and supporting continence There is a assessment procedure where the individuals care needs and wishes will be established and a correct care plan will be agreed. Every stage will be noted and dated and a review date will be given. All staff should be aware of the care plan and have easy access to it if needed.
Ways of adhering to good standards of hygiene will be documented in your organisation’s standard operating procedures. Protecting a service user will mean you must: • Wash your hands before and after caring for a service user • Wash your hands after touching your hair or other body parts and after using the toilet • Wear appropriate PPE and dispose of it in accordance with regulations • Handle equipment safely, including sharps such as
There are a number of ways that personnel’s can prevent and control infection in a health and social care setting. Personnel’s in a health and social care setting include , nurses , Doctors, cleaners, nursery assistants and nursery teachers. Nurses should thoroughly wash and dry their hands before and after caring for a patient, before and after touching any potentially contaminated equipment or dressings, after bed making and before handling food. Their hands can be washed with soap and water or, a fast-acting antiseptic solution like a hand wipe or hand gel. They should also wear Disposable gloves when physical contact with open wounds, for example when changing dressings, handling needles or inserting an intravenous drip.
Unit IC01 Question 1 1.1 > To make sure you wear protective clothes > Attend all relevant training > Dispose waste correctly > Wash your hands before and after any activities 1.2 > To provide PPE > To provide relative training to staff > To make sure all health and safety checks are taken Question 2 2.1 COSHH - Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 2002 RIDDOR - Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations 1995 2.2 > To safe handling and disposing of waste > Personal hygiene (washing your hands in the correct way) > Report and record any incidents and accidents Question 3 3.1 > Dispose all wastes in the correct bins > Wash your hands in the correct way >
Before putting blaster I | | | |washed my hands. The National Care Standards 4.2 says, that “The home is run in a way that | | | |protects from any avoidable risk or harm and infection” and My Home Sharps Injury Policy 3.5 | |223.7e | |says, that “Cover the wound with a waterproof dressing”. | |
Tasks For ICO1 – The Principles of Infection prevention and Control. Task. You have been asked to produce an information leaflet or brochure for new staff on the above topic. Please complete the tasks below to assist you in producing this piece of work. 1 – Explains the employers and your responsibilities in relation to the prevention and control of infection ( ICO1 1.2, 1.2).
DQ 1: What can an organization do to maximize the opportunities to make necessary adjustments during change? Why is it important to make adjustments during change? Explain your answer. DQ 2: Why do individuals resist some changes but not others? Why is it important to understand employees’ reasons for resistance?