individuals to maintain personal hygiene 1.1 Explain why personal hygiene is important Good personal hygiene is important in many ways to individuals. The main reason is regarding the health and wellbeing. We can maintain good personal hygiene by assisting with showering‚ washing hair‚ which can all help kill harmful bacteria’s that could lead to health risks and illnesses. These products also prevent odour build up‚ that can lead to unpleasant smells. Good personal hygiene also creates a more comfortable
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Understand health and safety in social care settings Performance Criteria 1. Understand the different responsibilities relating to health and safety in social care settings 1.1. Identify legistation relating to health and safety in social care setting Current legislation and subsequent amendments may include: · Health & Safety at Work Act The Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 is the primary piece of legislation covering occupational health and safety. Under this Act
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quality. 2. Excessive intake of certain nutrients 3. Faulty eating habits F. Stress-provoking factors – e.g.‚ 1. Strained marital relationship 2. Strained parent-sibling relationship 3. Interpersonal conflicts between family members G. Poor environmental sanitation – e.g.‚ 1. Inadequate living space 2. Inadequate personal belongings / utensils 3. Lack of food storage facilities 4. Polluted water supply 5. Presence of breeding or resting sites of insects‚ rodents or other vectors 6. Improper
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UNIT 62: 1.1 The Legislation‚ guidelines‚ organisational policies and protocols which inform my own role‚ responsibilities and accountability when monitoring and management the environment and resources are: • Infection control policy – Ensure hands are washed using the hand washing technique‚ using personal protective equipment when needed. Waste is disposed of in to the correct bins. • Control of substances hazardous to health (COSHH) – ensure the correct substance is being used to clean the
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Lesson Rationale – The importance of hand hygiene in a Veterinary Practice Introduction The lesson aim is to introduce the complex subject of microbial transference and the role that hand hygiene plays. Within the fifteen minutes allocated to this lesson‚ learners will be involved in a couple of exercise’s that directly relate to hand hygiene and will assist the learner to build on knowledge throughout the session. The subject has been chosen in part because it is within the tutors subject knowledge
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Personal Care (Hand Washing) The most important aspect of maintaining good health is good personal hygiene. Personal hygiene which is also referred to as personal care includes all of the following: Bathing and Showering ¾ Hair care ¾ Nail care ¾ Foot care ¾ Genital cares The most important personal hygiene practice is washing hands. Why? Illness is often transferred from people to food via hands. It’s up to you to protect food with proper hand washing. To
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Supporting an Individual to Maintain Personal Hygiene 1.1 Explain why personal hygiene is important Keeping your body clean is vital in combating and preventing illness‚ both for yourself and those around you. Washing your hands can prevent the spread of germs from one person to another or from one part of your body to another. Flossing and brushing your teeth can reduce the likelihood of oral and other diseases. 1.2 Describe the effects of poor personal hygiene on health and wellbeing Apart from the
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Incorporating professionalism‚ respect and empathy are a few of the most important behaviors to attain in the dental hygiene profession. As a student we learn‚ read‚ and study about these behaviors expected of us‚ but I believe it is not until working independently with patients when we truly learn and master these three important conducts. Similar to being a student‚ I feel that a professional is constantly learning‚ reading the latest news in the dental field and being familiar with current dental
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CU311 | The Principles of Infection Prevention and Control | Task link to LO 1‚ Assessment Criteria 1.1‚ 1.2 LO 2‚ Assessment Criteria 2.1‚ 2.2 LO 3‚ Assessment Criteria 3.1‚ 3.2 LO 4‚ Assessment Criteria 4.1‚ 4.2‚ 4.3‚ 4.4 LO 5‚ Assessment Criteria 5.1‚ 5.2‚ 5.3‚ 5.4‚ 5.5‚ 5.6‚ 5.7‚ 5.8 LO 6‚ Assessment Criteria 6.1‚ 6.2‚ 6.3‚ 6.4‚ 6.5 Assessment Criteria | Answers | 1.1Explain employees’ roles and responsibilities in relation to the prevention and control of infection
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Sheet 3: Health‚ safety and hygiene For this assessor visit‚ you will need to carry out a snack or mealtime routine in your placement. You will need to talk to your placement supervisor about this. Do this at least a week ahead of your assessor visit. Purpose: This visit will focus on your understanding of the Health and Safety and Food Management policies and procedures in your placement. You should be able to give your assessor a tour of the placement pointing out the relevant aspects. You
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