Unit 4222-208 Answers
Personal hygiene (NHS)
The person you care for may be physically or mentally unable to maintain their own personal hygiene. Keeping clean is essential for good health. Poor hygiene can cause skin complaints, unpleasant smells and bacterial or parasitic infections.
General hygiene
The daily personal hygiene of the person you care for is very important, so make sure: • their hands are washed after they've used the toilet • their genitals and anal area are washed every day • their face is washed daily • they're fully bathed or showered at least twice a week • their teeth are brushed twice a day, preferably after each meal. It is also important that they have regular dental checks. Find out more about dental treatment …show more content…
Incontinence can create feelings of shame or embarrassment for both the carer and the person being cared for. Sometimes, they may be in denial about their incontinence or refuse to accept help. Reassure them that it’s not their fault and approach the issue in a calm, reassuring way if they're in denial.
Bed baths
If the person you care for cannot move or has extremely limited mobility, you may have to give them a bed bath. You will need to be extra careful, for your own safety, when moving or lifting them. Specialist disposable baths are available if they need a proper immersive bath (to be put fully in the water).
Getting help
If you're finding it difficult to cope with toileting, washing or general hygiene, contact your local authority or a local carers organisation (see Services near you, above right).
Cleanliness and infection control
12.—(1) The registered person must, so far as reasonably practicable, ensure that—
(a) service users;
(b) persons employed for the purpose of the carrying on of the regulated activity; and
(c) others who may be at risk of exposure to a health care
The person you care for may be physically or mentally unable to maintain their own personal hygiene. Keeping clean is essential for good health. Poor hygiene can cause skin complaints, unpleasant smells and bacterial or parasitic infections.
General hygiene
The daily personal hygiene of the person you care for is very important, so make sure: • their hands are washed after they've used the toilet • their genitals and anal area are washed every day • their face is washed daily • they're fully bathed or showered at least twice a week • their teeth are brushed twice a day, preferably after each meal. It is also important that they have regular dental checks. Find out more about dental treatment …show more content…
Incontinence can create feelings of shame or embarrassment for both the carer and the person being cared for. Sometimes, they may be in denial about their incontinence or refuse to accept help. Reassure them that it’s not their fault and approach the issue in a calm, reassuring way if they're in denial.
Bed baths
If the person you care for cannot move or has extremely limited mobility, you may have to give them a bed bath. You will need to be extra careful, for your own safety, when moving or lifting them. Specialist disposable baths are available if they need a proper immersive bath (to be put fully in the water).
Getting help
If you're finding it difficult to cope with toileting, washing or general hygiene, contact your local authority or a local carers organisation (see Services near you, above right).
Cleanliness and infection control
12.—(1) The registered person must, so far as reasonably practicable, ensure that—
(a) service users;
(b) persons employed for the purpose of the carrying on of the regulated activity; and
(c) others who may be at risk of exposure to a health care