I am now going to evaluate what types of equipment is essential to carry on with you for a day and overnight expedition. Outer jacket – the outer jacket is very important part of your equipment. It should be waterproofed to protect you from the elements water and wind. It will keep you warm and dry. By keeping you warm, the jacket protects you from hypothermia.
Unit 97 Support Individuals to Maintain Personal Hygiene 1 Understand the importance of good personal hygiene Explain why personal hygiene is important Good personal hygiene important to help take care of your body to prevent illness and infection. Good personal hygiene can also help to prevent the spread of infection to others. Describe the effects of poor personal hygiene on health and well-being Poor personal hygiene is known to be unacceptable in our culture. Good personal hygiene helps us to eliminate odours from our body. Odours occur from bacteria found on our skin and in our mouths.
Some individuals being supported may need to be sensitively reminded about hygiene, it is good practice to explain the reasons for maintaining good hygiene levels, whilst respecting people's differences and attitudes to taking care of themselves. 2.2 Protective equipment, clothing and precautions should be followed at all times when working to minimise the risk of infection. Uniforms should be clean on each day and washed separately from other laundry. Gloves, aprons and good hand washing techniques should be used when providing personal care for individuals as germs can spread very easily in care home settings. 2.3 Concerns about the safety and hygiene of equipment or facilities used for personal care should be reported to your line manager or house manager immediately.
Autoclaving is the most common method, it uses steam under pressure to sterilize instruments and is the most reliable method. When sterile or disinfected items are required in the care setting single use, disposable items are recommended. 2.2 Describe how and when cleaning agents are used Cleaning agents are substances which are used to remove dirt, dust, stains and bad smells from surfaces. The purpose of these in the care setting is to avoid the spread of dirt and contaminants. There are many different cleaning agents which will be used in different places and circumstances.
For example if we are working in a refrigerated area we will be provided with a special protective suit, gloves and headgear. If we are working at a till in a supermarket we will be provided with a smart blouse skirt or trouser. Personal hygiene One of the most important things is personal hygiene, not for the customers, but for people who talk with us. We have to make sure to taking a bath or shower regularly and using a deodorant. Also we have to remember that changing to a different brand of deodorant may be necessary from time to time.
I always ask the client what temperature is ok, they touch the water with the hand and tell me if it has to be more hot or cold until they confirm that it is the right temperature for them. This way we prevent accidents. 4.2. Before offering personal care we must also ensure that toiletries, materials and equipment are within our rich or the rich of the client. It is always better to prepare all before starting, to make sure we have shower gel, shampoo, wet wipes, pads, creams, towels, flanels all ready to use so that we are not in a situation to leave the client because we do not have one thing or another and go look for it.
Support Individuals to maintain personal hygiene. 1. Understand the importance of personal hygiene. 1.1 Personal hygiene is very important, not just for ourselves but others, maintaining a good personal hygiene is key to combating bacteria and disease. Especially when working in a care environment, as bacteria spreads quickly and very easily, and the elderly are much more vulnerable to illness.
Personal hygiene is also important as it clears discomfort & odors that might discomfort others & make friends to isolate you. It is essential especially when eating, drinking, sneezing, coughing & sweating to avoid being infected. Good personal hygiene is also important during & after handling all body fluids such as urine, blood or 1.2 Describe the effects of poor personal hygiene on health & wellbeing
these can provide care workers with eye protection when dealing with blood or body fluids shoes –? most care workers are required to wear sensible shoes that are not open-toed and do not have high heels. 2. How using PPE can help to prevent the spread of
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