infection control
Unit ICO1 The principles of infection prevention and control
Outcome 1 Understand roles and responsibilities in the prevention and control of infections
1.The main roles and responsibilities of the employee in relation to prevention and control of infection are as follows:
To use protective clothing when needed to stop cross contamination. This includes gloves, aprons and masks.
To wash hands regularly and effectively. This needs to be done after handling food, personal care, toileting etc.
To ensure your health doesn’t pose a risk to others. This can be if you have been vomiting, cold symptoms etc. To avoid cross contamination.
To ensure your hygiene is good at all times as not to pose a risk to others by passing on germs and cross contaminating.
2.The main roles and responsibilities of the employer in relation to prevention and control of infection are as follows:
To ensure protective equipment is available at all times, and that they have plenty in stock.
To make sure the employees are aware of all health and safety aspects of the job. This can include having posters around, having files for the employees to read and putting the employees through training.
Keep all records related to infection control using the appropriate documentation and keeping them in a safe place.
The employer needs to ensure that the relevant standards, policies and guidelines are available in the work place.
Outcome 2 Understand legislation and policies relating to prevention and control of infections
1.The current legislation and regulatory body standards which are relevant to the prevention and control of infection are as follows:
Health and safety at work act 1974
Health and social care act 2008
The public health (control of diseases) act 1984
Personal protective equipment (PPE) regulations 1992
Controlled waste regulations 1992
Management of health and safety at work regulations 1999
Food Safety Act 1990
The NICE guidelines
COSHH
RIDDOR
Relevant codes
Outcome 1 Understand roles and responsibilities in the prevention and control of infections
1.The main roles and responsibilities of the employee in relation to prevention and control of infection are as follows:
To use protective clothing when needed to stop cross contamination. This includes gloves, aprons and masks.
To wash hands regularly and effectively. This needs to be done after handling food, personal care, toileting etc.
To ensure your health doesn’t pose a risk to others. This can be if you have been vomiting, cold symptoms etc. To avoid cross contamination.
To ensure your hygiene is good at all times as not to pose a risk to others by passing on germs and cross contaminating.
2.The main roles and responsibilities of the employer in relation to prevention and control of infection are as follows:
To ensure protective equipment is available at all times, and that they have plenty in stock.
To make sure the employees are aware of all health and safety aspects of the job. This can include having posters around, having files for the employees to read and putting the employees through training.
Keep all records related to infection control using the appropriate documentation and keeping them in a safe place.
The employer needs to ensure that the relevant standards, policies and guidelines are available in the work place.
Outcome 2 Understand legislation and policies relating to prevention and control of infections
1.The current legislation and regulatory body standards which are relevant to the prevention and control of infection are as follows:
Health and safety at work act 1974
Health and social care act 2008
The public health (control of diseases) act 1984
Personal protective equipment (PPE) regulations 1992
Controlled waste regulations 1992
Management of health and safety at work regulations 1999
Food Safety Act 1990
The NICE guidelines
COSHH
RIDDOR
Relevant codes