5. Understand the importance of using Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) in the prevention and control of infections. 5.1 demonstrate correct use of PPE: - Have the responsibility to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) Appropriately to avoid contamination as far as possible 5.2 describe different types of PPE * Gloves- protect hands * Gowns/aprons-protect skin and/or clothing * Masks and respirators- protect mouse/ * Respirators- protect respiratory tract from airborne infectious
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LO1‚P1‚ Correct Use of Terminology In this piece of coursework I am going to show and explain my understanding of the correct use of terminology that is important in Health and Social Care. The term beliefs can be defined as “something believed; an opinion or conviction” (http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/belief) also it can be defined as‚ “Confidence in the truth or existence of something not immediately susceptible to rigorous proof” (http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/belief). Beliefs
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Protective Equipment Use .................................................. Page 5 VII. PPE Maintenance‚ Storage and Cleaning ......................................... Page 7 Appendix A Individual department PPE selection requirements ........ Page 8 Appendix B Employee PPE Knowledge Certification Form ................ Page 38 Personal Protective Equipment Policy: University of Notre Dame Revised October‚ 2007 1 I. Scope The purpose of the Personal Protective Equipment Policy (PPE) is to minimize
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patient’s environment. It is also important to present yourself professionally at all times‚ the way you look will be seen as a measure of your competence by those who use the services and by your colleagues. Check the cleanliness‚ suitability and fit of PPE for the roles and procedures to be undertaken. The decision to use or wear personal protective equipment must be based upon an assessment of the level of risk associated with a specific patient care activity or intervention and take account
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we may in our short life do as much g6od work as we can‚ and neglect no opportunity of improving ourselves intellectually and morally. In this way we may expect to be happy ourselves and make others happy. The rules to be laid down for the proper use of time can best be expressed negatively. They take the form of warnings against the various ways in which we are tempted to waste our time. One of the most important of these rules is that we should avoid unpunctuality. It was wittily said of a certain
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Facility PPE Summary..................................................................................................... 6 PPE Quiz......................................................................................................................... 7 . PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT PROGRAM PURPOSE It is GKN Stromag‚ Inc. policy to maintain a safe and healthy work environment by enforcing the written Personal Protective Equipment Program. The objective of the PPE Program is to
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PPE Hazard Assessment Developed by: Mafei James Task: Adding Perone to R-10 Workplace area: Co Blend Background: On May 28‚ 2013 a hazard assessment for Proper Protection Equipment (PPE) was performed to specify the required PPE for employees in the Co-Blend operation involved in manually adding Perone to the R-10 Tank. The Co-Blend Area process consists of both automated and manual activities. Small quantities of raw materials (such as hydrogen peroxide and parabens) are added manually
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relation to the prevention and controll of infection. . dispose of waste correctly . wash hands properly . keep all equipment clean . wear ppe . maintain personal hygeine . attend training . report hazzards 1.2 explain employers responsibilities in realation to the prevention and control infection . provide training . provide ppe . ensure regular health and saftey checks are undertaken outcome 2 understand legislation and policies relating to prevention and control of infections
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FIPT 103 The Evolution of Firefighter PPE Firefighter PPE has come a long way since the first days of the volunteer firefighter stations. Most firefighters back then responded to fires in whatever they happened to be wearing at the time whether it be regular clothes or old uniforms from their time in the military. Due to the lack of protection most structures often burned to the ground because firefighters fought the fire from outside and interior operations were simply not possible. With the
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PPE is a vital part to an investigation; not only for preserving the crime scene but also ensuring the safety of the forensic scientist. PPE comes in all shapes and forms‚ ranging from latex or nitrile gloves‚bubble suits‚ face masks‚ eye protection etc. In this lab‚ the group investigated the living room where a suspected stabbing occurred (living room 1). The PPE required for this investigation included: latex gloves‚ disposable filter masks‚ and shoe covers. Each piece of PPE was significant to
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