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.
If, however, I was assisting with the repositioning of a patient who is incontinent, I would probably consider hand washing, gloves and an apron. Once I have performed the activity, I would remove aprons and gloves, and dispose of them according to my organisation’s policy. I must wash my hands after patient contact and before moving on to the next person. If I make physical contact with a patient I was my hands, but if no physical contact is made I use an antibacterial gel which is provided by the NHS. 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.
I would also support infection control by cleaning up any spills immediately. A Dietician will also work within the care home and will have roles and responsibilities within the structure. They will evaluate the daily food intake of the residents and then use mathematical calculations to determine the appropriate diet for that individual. They may change the diets for the residents to add more proteins or to change the amount of water they intake. After the dietician calculates a suitable diet they will make recommendations to a physician so he can write the dietary order.
This course has been a refresher to me on safety and sanitation and some of the practices that are sometimes overlooked. As a business owner it is my responsibility to make sure that my establishment a clean and safe place for my clients to come and get serviced. On a daily basis it is my practice to make sure my floors are cleaned and mopped at the end of each day. My shampoo bowl and chair are wiped down after each client is serviced and I use a neck strip and clean cape on each client. When performing chemical services as in color or relaxers, I use a separate pair of gloves and dispose of them after each use.
Dii) Medication: Storage - In a locked medicine trolley. Use - To give to service users as prescribed. Disposal - To be sent back to the pharmacy for them to dispose of. Body Waste: Storage - In a yellow bin in the sluice room. Use - Using personal protective equipment such as an apron and gloves.
Used when doing personal care and disposing waste Uniform - You should have a clean uniform when starting your shift and remove your uniform at the end of your shift and take it home and wash it. 5.8 Gloves and Aprons are classed as high risk items so you should dispose them in a yellow bag. Uniform can go in the laundry for a wash. Question 6 6.1 > Wash hands before and after every activity > Wear a clean uniform > Cut and clean nails > Have a Bath, wash your hair 6.3 1. Palm to palm 2.
By following the care plan the nurse was able to know that she needed a sugary drink with her and that the service user had taken her tablets before the trip began. A(v) The responsibilities of the staff for this type of situation, relies on the nurse. She/he should be the only one in charge of medication for the diabetic residents and should check their blood sugar levels throughout the day, all of this should also be
Nursing Plans and Interventions: The nurse applies a sterile nasal drip pad and initiates interventions to prevent increased intracranial pressure (ICP). 3. Which nursing intervention should be initiated to prevent increased ICP? A) Apply a hyperthermia blanket. B) Administer a prescribed stool softener as needed (PRN).
A risk assessment enables all parties, employees, employer and visitors that they are within a safe environment; those things are in place to reduce the risk of harm or potential risk. Describe correct procedures that relate to skincare? Infection control procedures relating to good personal hygiene include: • Hand washing - the spread of many pathogens can be prevented with regular hand washing. You should thoroughly wash your hands with water and soap for at least 15 seconds after visiting the toilet, before preparing food, and after touching clients or equipment. Dry your hands with disposable paper towels.
(for example physician, case management, respiratory therapy, physical therapy, dietary, etc) What information should the nurse provide? The physician will order testing such as blood test and urinalysis to determine presence of infection and what type of bacteria is present. The physician may prescribe medication or bladder irrigation to treat the infection. The nurse will administer the medication and explain the medications: how pt should take when to take and what pt should be aware of as far as side effects and anything that should be