Infection Prevention and Control
1 Understand the roles and responsibilities in prevention and control of infection
A My role is to maintain a high standard of health and hygiene, which means regularly washing my uniform, regularly washing and keeping my hair clean and tied back, keeping my nails short and not wearing false nails or polish. Not wearing rings. Regularly washing my hands the correct way. I must report illness and any skin conditions to my manager and not come into work with diarrhoea and/or vomiting until 48 hours clears. I must be aware of infection prevention and control policies and procedure and follow at all times, using the appropriate PPE. I must report anything I think poses as an infection risk to my manager. I must also attend training sessions and keep my training up to date.
B The employers role is to carry out risk assessments to identify risks and ways to remove, reduce or control them. Produce infection control policies and procedure with steps to be taken that comply with legislations and make the fully available to all staff. Provide training for all employees and offer the training regularly to keep all employees training up to date. Distribute relevant information when guidelines/polices etc have change or if there has been an outbreak of an infectious illness. To provide the correct PPE for all employees. Keeping records of anything relating to infection prevention such as cleaning schedules/fridge temperatures. Informing HSE of any outbreaks of infection.
2 Understand legislation and policies relating to prevention and control of infection
A Laws that apply-
The health and safety at work act 1974
Management of health and safety at work act
Public health (control of diseases act)
Food safety Act
Environmental protection act
PPE at work regulations
Hazardous waste regulations 2005
Control of substances hazardous to health 2002
RIDDOR (reporting of injuries, diseases and dangerous occurrences)
Code of practice
B National Minimum Standards
A My role is to maintain a high standard of health and hygiene, which means regularly washing my uniform, regularly washing and keeping my hair clean and tied back, keeping my nails short and not wearing false nails or polish. Not wearing rings. Regularly washing my hands the correct way. I must report illness and any skin conditions to my manager and not come into work with diarrhoea and/or vomiting until 48 hours clears. I must be aware of infection prevention and control policies and procedure and follow at all times, using the appropriate PPE. I must report anything I think poses as an infection risk to my manager. I must also attend training sessions and keep my training up to date.
B The employers role is to carry out risk assessments to identify risks and ways to remove, reduce or control them. Produce infection control policies and procedure with steps to be taken that comply with legislations and make the fully available to all staff. Provide training for all employees and offer the training regularly to keep all employees training up to date. Distribute relevant information when guidelines/polices etc have change or if there has been an outbreak of an infectious illness. To provide the correct PPE for all employees. Keeping records of anything relating to infection prevention such as cleaning schedules/fridge temperatures. Informing HSE of any outbreaks of infection.
2 Understand legislation and policies relating to prevention and control of infection
A Laws that apply-
The health and safety at work act 1974
Management of health and safety at work act
Public health (control of diseases act)
Food safety Act
Environmental protection act
PPE at work regulations
Hazardous waste regulations 2005
Control of substances hazardous to health 2002
RIDDOR (reporting of injuries, diseases and dangerous occurrences)
Code of practice
B National Minimum Standards