ICO1Outcome 1 Understand roles and responsibilities
ICO1
Outcome 1
Understand roles and responsibilities in the prevention and control of infectionsExplain employees’ roles and responsibilities in relation to the prevention and control of infection.
1. It is the employee’s role to prevent infection. This can be done simply by observing standard infection control regulations, for example by washing hands after interacting with service users, wearing the correct PPE when interacting with service users, and disposing of all waste products correctly
2. Explain employers’ responsibilities in relation to the prevention and control infection.
It is the responsibility of an employer to supply personal protective equipment for their employees, and to make them aware of health and safety procedures.
Outcome 2
Understand legislation and policies relating to prevention and control of infections
1. Outline current legislation and regulatory body standards which are relevant to the prevention and control of infection
To control infection all employees are to practice good hand hygene to prevent infection from spreading via skin-to-skin contact. Employees also should wear disposable gloves, this can help to prevent contact with harmful substances. Employess should also wear disposable aprons, to help prevent hamrful substances from being carried on or in clothes. Some workplaces also require the use of eye protecion or goggles, if there is a risk of blood or harmful substances splashing into the eyes
2. Describe local and organisational policies relevant to the prevention and control of infection.
The policies at the home I work in are the same as those above, and to ensure all employees are up to date with these policies and legislations, we are required to complete an e-learning program every 12 months
Outcome 3
Understand systems and procedures relating to the prevention and control of infections
1. Describe procedures and systems relevant to the prevention and control of infection
In my home we operate a strenuous
Outcome 1
Understand roles and responsibilities in the prevention and control of infectionsExplain employees’ roles and responsibilities in relation to the prevention and control of infection.
1. It is the employee’s role to prevent infection. This can be done simply by observing standard infection control regulations, for example by washing hands after interacting with service users, wearing the correct PPE when interacting with service users, and disposing of all waste products correctly
2. Explain employers’ responsibilities in relation to the prevention and control infection.
It is the responsibility of an employer to supply personal protective equipment for their employees, and to make them aware of health and safety procedures.
Outcome 2
Understand legislation and policies relating to prevention and control of infections
1. Outline current legislation and regulatory body standards which are relevant to the prevention and control of infection
To control infection all employees are to practice good hand hygene to prevent infection from spreading via skin-to-skin contact. Employees also should wear disposable gloves, this can help to prevent contact with harmful substances. Employess should also wear disposable aprons, to help prevent hamrful substances from being carried on or in clothes. Some workplaces also require the use of eye protecion or goggles, if there is a risk of blood or harmful substances splashing into the eyes
2. Describe local and organisational policies relevant to the prevention and control of infection.
The policies at the home I work in are the same as those above, and to ensure all employees are up to date with these policies and legislations, we are required to complete an e-learning program every 12 months
Outcome 3
Understand systems and procedures relating to the prevention and control of infections
1. Describe procedures and systems relevant to the prevention and control of infection
In my home we operate a strenuous