Infection prevention and control is required to prevent the transmission of communicable diseases. Infection or diseases can be caused by bacteria, fungi, viruses or parasites. Healthcare-associated infections are infections that patients acquire while receiving treatment for medical or surgical conditions. Infections caused by cross-contamination occur in all settings of care and are associated with a variety of causes. Infection control precautions are a set of standard recommendations used to reduce the risk of transmission of infectious agents from body fluids or environmental surfaces that contain infectious agents.
Thus, it is essential that the technician inputs the mathematical formula correctly because too much radiation can cause the patient to get sick, depending on how long or the amount of gamma radiation is exposure to the patient. Some types of radiation are not harmful, such as the radiation used to kill cancer cells in the anatomy of a patient; this type of radiation to project bones would be bad if the formula is not
Level 2 Diploma in Health and Social Care * Contribute to the support of infection prevention and control in social care 1.1 Identify how infections are spread. There are many practices that can lead to the spread of infection. Here are a few: not washing hands, sharing personal items such as towels, toothbrushes, etc. , unsafe food practices, not keeping up to date with vaccines, and not covering coughs and sneezes properly. 1.2 Describe how breaking the chain of infection minimizes the spread of infection.
It was previously thought that diet and stress were a cause, but they now know that while these factors may aggravate UC, they are not the cause. A possible cause of UC is an immune system malfunction. When the body is trying to fight off an infection, an abnormal response can occur which causes the immune system to attack the colon cells. Hereditary factors also play a role with Ulcerative Colitis, as it is more prevalent in
The US Department of Health and Human Services estimates that approximately 13 million Americans suffer from urinary incontinence. Urinary incontinence is more common among women than men. 10% to 30% of American women/girls aged 15-64 years are thought to suffer from it, compared
There are many different ways phlebotomist can go about with the safety and infection control. As a phlebotomist when drawing blood make sure to wear gloves, inspect the gloves to assure that there is no holes, use clean needles, when disposing the needle be sure to deposit them in a waste basket. Also if there is any spilled blood in the health care environment it is important that phlebotomist clean it up while wearing protective gloves and disposing the gloves and soiled rag in a biohazard container. It is better to regulate on the side of being too cautious when implementing OSHA regulations, rather than being too casual. Neglecting the safety and infection control can cause major problems in a healthcare facility so it is key that you go about the proper procedures and routine to keep everything safe and clean.
There is also a direct correlation between HAI’s and staffing levels (Hallinan & Bloice, 2007); therefore health care facilities should ensure adequate staffing to provide appropriate care and environment for the patient. There is a definite correlation between misuse of antibiotics and resistant infections. It is important for antibiotics to be taken only when necessary and exactly as directed (Williams & Hopper, 2007 pg 102). The use of antibiotics in animals has also contributed to this problem (Williams & Hopper, 2007 pg 102), it is important to eliminate antibiotics in animal products. It has been suggested that the use of a “secret shopper” be used to observe hand hygiene practices (Use proven
Instead of acting as a lubricant, the secretions plug up tubes, ducts and passageways, especially in the lungs and pancreas. (Retrieved from mayo clinic). The thick and sticky mucus can cause the lungs to clog and lead to life-threatening lung infections. In addition it can obstruct the pancreas and stop natural enzymes from helping the body break down and absorb food properly. In addition,
Lastly, we need to empower our inspectors to have the authority to stop production when a bad sample is detected. This needs to happen before a bottle neck, as well, to ensure we do not waste time remanufacturing an order. We also have many long-term goals to discuss. They go as follows: Testing of the new bottle needs to be done to ensure safety to the end-user. Meanwhile, we will use the old style bottles
Abstract Urinary tract infections are a serious health problem affecting millions of people each year. Infections of the urinary tract are the second most common type of infection in the body. Women are especially prone to Urinary Tract Infection for reasons that are not yet well understood. One woman in five develops a Urinary Tract Infection during her lifetime. Urinary Tract Infection in men are not as common as in women but can be very serious when they do occur.