P2 Explain How Pathogenic Microorganisms Spread

Pathogens are bad microorganisms that cause diseases which make you unwell if gets into your body, some of these are bacteria and viruses. Bacteria cause infections like TB, legionnaires and flu and viruses cause Hepatitis B, measles, mumps and more. Bacteria often produce toxins which affect the body, while viruses take over whole the cell and then destroy
P2 Explain how pathogenic micro-organisms grow and spread?
Pathogen microorganisms grow if all right conditions are in place for it to expand i.e. appropriate temperature, reservoir, food and time. It can spread in several ways such as: flies, fingers, air, dust, droplets, water, food and body fluid.
P3 Demonstrate standard precautions that would be used to prevent the spread of infection in a health or social care setting
good hand washing technique, use of alcohol gels and antiseptics, use of appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) as required, general cleanliness of personnel, environmental, and equipment, safe practice and following of correct procedures. Occupational health must vaccinate all members of staff. Generally all medical and food should be handled and stored accurately and also all clinical and nonclinical wastes should be disposed according to the procedures
P4 Identify key aspects of legislation and guidelines relevant to the prevention and control of infection in a health or social care