Finally, dry your hands with a paper towel thoroughly and use the paper towel to turn off the faucet before you throw it away. Drying your hands will help prevent them from cracking, and using the paper towel to turn off the water will help you to not touch the sink. Proper hand washing is a great preventative from getting sick or
I used the good communication skills with the another nursing staff to get Mark into the bath safely. I encouraged Mark to do as much for himself as he is able as this promotes his self-esteem (Roper et al 1996). I communicate to Mark to find out whether he uses soap, bubble bath and if he would like his hair washed today. When I was bathing him under the supervision, it was a good opportunity for me to assess his skin condition, as he may be more at risk from developing
Hands should be washed: · After visiting the toilet · Before handling food · When the hands are visibly soiled. · Before a ‘clean’ procedure. · After a ‘dirty’ procedure, even if gloves were worn. · Between care
However if a resident is in dire need of a bath, perhaps due to issues regarding incontinence, then there is a duty of care upon me to ensure the resident is washed and changed. 2.2 For guidance in relation to matters such as the above, speaking with your line manager is a good first step as they will have the experience and knowledge to guide if you are unsure. Other sources of information include the internet and care home policies and procedures. 3.1 The only response I am permitted to make to complaints is to advise the complainant that I cannot address the matter and that I will need to get the nurse in charge to speak with them. 3.2 When a complaint is raised the nurse in charge must be informed immediately.
For example when assisting a service user to have a bath, shower or to use the toilet you must always wear the PPE (personal protective equipment) provided when removing any soiled clothing you must dispose of it in the correct way using the sluice bags that are provided and the sluice bags should be tided shut thus preventing any infection among other service users clothes. Any PPE used should be disposed of in the room you have used and before leaving that room employees must ensure they wash their hands using the correct hand washing method displayed. Another responsibility employees have is to prepare and maintain environment before and after patient care making sure all PPE is worn if there are any bodily fluids in the room i.e. on the floor sink etc this spiliage should be cleaned up immediately using the appropriate disinfectant cleaning products to prevent any infection spreading such as MRSA, C Diff and the norovirus. Q: 1.2 Explain employers’ respsonsibilitys in relation to the prevention and control of infection.
Roles and Responsibilities of Personnel In a health and social care setting each member of staff has a specific role when dealing with service users and the prevention and control of infections. Care workers such as nurses have a responsibility to keep the risk of infection to a minimum in a health and social care setting. They must consider themselves, their colleagues, their patients and visitors while on duty. Care workers must maintain a good personal hygiene at all times and wash hands thoroughly before and after contact with the patients that they are treating. They must also wash hands after using the toilet and before handling food.
Then, gather the equipment: some liquid soap or shampoo, a hair dryer (or a few towels), and a leash. You will also need a hose and spray nozzle for rinsing the cat later on. Be sure to dress for the occasion. A wet suit will keep you dry and protect you from the cat's claws. If you don't have a wet suit, at least wear an arm guard.
As one touches people, surfaces, and objects throughout the day, germs accumulate on ones hands. We have always been taught to wash our hands after using the restroom and before we eat. What about during and after preparing food, treating wounds or caring for a sick person? How about blowing your nose, coughing or sneezing, handling garbage, household chemicals, or anything that could be contaminated or simply shaking hands with someone else? All of these situations call for proper hand washing technique.
3 I would agree with an individual how privacy will be maintained during personal care by ensuring them that the door to their room will always be closed during personal care, i would constantly talk to them reassuring them and asking them what they were happy for me to do and not to do ensuring that their privacy is respected and that they know it is respected. Some residents may be happy for me to get them dressed/undressed whereas some may not therefore i would establish each individuals preferences and put them into practice the best i could. outcome 2 1 To support an individual to understand the reasons for hygiene and safety precautions I would explain to
If she were to be given comfort care all measures would be done to make her healthy and comfortable besides the invasive aggressive treatments. 2. Strategies that would be implemented to ensure that Mildred has a good death would be everything that does not include curative measures. Pain management would be implemented on an around the clock basis as to ensure that she does not have any breakthrough pain. Keeping the patient clean and keeping up with good hygiene such as bathing and oral care is another important piece.