Nvq Level 3

Infection prevention policies and guidelines in my work setting are applied through the consistent use of personal protective equipment (PPE), regular hand hygiene, proper cleaning and disinfecting of environments, and safe handling and disposal of waste, including clinical waste. Staff are trained in infection control protocols, and risk assessments are regularly carried out to ensure compliance. These policies guide daily practices to minimize the risk of spreading infections, protect both staff and service users, and ensure a clean, safe environment. There should be employer’s guidelines and code of conduct that staff should follow. The officer in charge of infection control should be notified immediately and guidelines should be followed
External bodies, such as the Care Quality Commission (CQC), Public Health England (PHE), and the Health and Safety Executive (HSE), play critical roles in supporting infection prevention and control by providing regulations, guidance, and oversight. They conduct inspections, set infection control standards, and offer resources and training to ensure compliance with national policies. These bodies may also investigate outbreaks, provide expert advice, and issue updates on best practices for infection prevention and control. Some medical devices, such as catheters, cannulas, injection needles, and respiratory equipment like nebulizers, will need special training in handling to reduce the spread of infection. Specialized medical apparatus come into direct contact with body tissues and fluids often, which can significantly increase the risk of infection from one person to another. As an example, needles must be disposed into a sharp bin immediately after use to prevent injury or cross contamination through body fluids, cannulas are also kept in an aseptic state and use of the right personal protective equipment to avoid
Providing timely and clear information ensures that everyone is aware of the outbreak and the steps they need to take to protect themselves. In the event of a breakdown leading to an incident or accident, outbreak of infection, service users are protected from limiting the outbreak or breaking the chain of cycle. The infection control and management policy of my organization has made protocols available to be followed. The individual is barrier nursed in their rooms or sent into hospital where infection control wards are provided with specialised amenities to cater for their care needs. This is usually the case when the outbreak cannot be managed adequately in the local community setting and a risk assessment has been done. A risk assessment is defined and conducted immediately to choose the most appropriate place to care for the individual, taking consideration of his best interest and protecting staff and other residents in the care setting. The individual is carried along in the risk assessment and communicated with in clear