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.
Dry your hands with disposable paper towels. • Unbroken skin - intact and healthy skin is a major barrier to pathogens. Any cuts or abrasions should be covered with a waterproof dressing. • Gloves - wear gloves if you are handling body fluids or equipment containing body fluids, if you are touching someone else's broken skin or mucus membrane, or performing any other invasive procedure. Wash your hands between each client and use fresh gloves for each client where necessary.
| LEARNING OUTCOME | 264 | 2.2, 3.1, 6.4 | What are the main points of the policies and procedures for hand washing?Expose forearms – Bare below the elbowSingle band ringNo bracelets or watchesNails clean and of reasonable lengthNo false nails or nail polishWash with soap and water to remove dirt and micro organisms, or apply alcohol rubWash hands when visibly soiled, contaminated with blood or bodily fluids, after using the toilet, before procedures and before eating. | | | 264 | 3.1, 4.3, 4.4 | What procedures and systems are relevant to the prevention and control of infection?Handwashing – signs for service users and vistors, technique displayed in bathrooms/toilet areasHandgel provided to staff and pumps at main entrance of building.Handwashing used regularly e.g. before interacting with a person, after procedures, before serving food, after using toilet, after blowing nose, whenever visibly soiled, after each shift.Personal protective equipment provided e.g. plastic aprons and gloves for personal care/cleaning activities. New apron/gloves worn between contact with each service user.Uniforms provided to staff – should be clean and well maintained, hair should be tied
BC405 The procedure for exposure to blood (1) When a patron or licensee is exposed to blood by scissors cut, razor cut, needle stick, laceration or other exposure to broken skin or a mucous membrane, the licensee shall stop, thoroughly was the exposed area or wound on the patron’s body with soap and water, and disinfect the exposed area or wound with a topical antiseptic such as iodine, 70% isopropyl alcohol, or 6% stabilized hydrogen peroxide or equivalent. In the case of mucous membrane exposure, the licensee shall wash the affected area with plenty of water. (2) A Licensed establishment shall post a written protocol describing the procedure for unintentional conspicuous to licensee occupational exposure to bodily fluids described in sub (1). The protocol shall be posted in a place conspicuous to licensee. BC406 Precautionary procedures (1) A licensee shall cover all abrasions, oozing or open lesions or wounds on his or her hands or forearms prior
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”. | |
Treat casualties with the most serious conditions first and arrange for appropriate help. Washing hands and wearing latex free disposable gloves covering cuts and grazes on hands with waterproof dressing, wearing a plastic apron if dealing with large quantities of body fluids and wearing plastic glasses to protect eyes. Safe disposal of waste also avoid touching
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 >
Transporting body waste 1,Any body waste eg urine,blood,faeces or vomit needs to be recorded eg urine in a catheter,it would be measured accurately and recorded accurately,legible and completed in the correct document eg which may be an intake or output chart ,recorded book or a care plan 2,Waste{urine,faeces,blood,vomit} I would transport it to eg toilet,sluice etc,etc quickly and discretely whilst minimizing the risk of cross infection eg i would put a lid on the commode/pan and wear protective gloves and apron. 3,I would dispose of waste in a safe way in consistent with the client's personal beliefs and preferences eg the client may prefer a kidney bowl to be taken away and emptied or the client him/her self or the client prefer to flush the toilet handle him/her self 4,I would make sure anybody waste has been collected and disposed of and the
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