Nurses must use sterile dressings on open skin surfaces to prevent infection. We must also keep patient equipment and supplies clean in order to prevent the spread of germs. Nurses must also use personal protective equipment like a mask, eye protection and a face shields if you are near a patient care activity that may involve a splash or spray of body fluids, they should then dispose of all single use personal protective equipment immediately after use. Cleaners should clean toilets with disinfectant to kills any germs. They should also clean any surfaces e.g.
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.
| | | | | | Other | Staff used scissors and other sharp objects are kept high and out of the reach of children all the time. | | | | | | Hazards | Yes | No | Risk Rating | Comments | Children’s bathroom | Floor | Floors surface are clean and free of water and any other fluids. | | | | | | | Floors surface are even | | | | | | Light | Lights are working properly | | | | | | Door/Gate | Doors and safety gates are in good condition. | | | | | | Toilet /sink | Check flush working properly and is there any blockage in the sinks. | | | | | | Bin | Paper towel bin is clean/emptied | | | | | | Steps | Toilet steps are clean and in a good condition.
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.
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 >
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
Use - To clean the care setting of any germs. Use personal protective equipment such as gloves and aprons and wash your hand afterwards.
Package and storage of evidence Blood in liquid pools should be picked up on a gauze pad or clean sterile cotton cloth and allowed to dry at room temperature. It should be refrigerated or frozen and taken to the lab as soon as possible. Never attempt to wipe dried stains from an object, any clothing or objects with dried blood stains should be packaged and labelled and sent to the lab. On large objects blood should be scraped off using appropriate tools and envelope should be sealed and
Date................... Assessor Name.................................... Date.................. IV Name............................................... Date.................. UNIT NO. | LEARNING OUTCOME | Question | UNIT NO. | 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.
Another way to help kill bacteria is by drying clothes, sheets, and towels in a dryer instead of letting them air dry (Understanding MRSA Prevention, 2012). Washing your hands, as previously stated, is very important. People should scrub their hands for a minimum of 15 seconds, dry their hands with a disposable towel, and use a towel to turn the faucet off. Hand sanitizer should also be used when access to soap and water is not available (MRSA infection: Prevention,