regarding the use of PPE 5.7 describe the correct practice in the application and removal of PPE 5.8 describe the correct procedure for disposal of used PPE Understand the importance of good personal hygiene in the prevention and control of infections 6.1 describe the key principles of good personal hygiene 6.2 demonstrate good hand washing technique 6.3 describe the correct sequence for hand washing 6.4 explain when and why hand washing should be carried out 6.5 describe the types of products that should
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environment K1 Give some examples of what you have to do under the Health and Safety at Work Act. K2 Give two reasons why it is important to follow general rules on hygiene: • • K3 What type of clothing‚ footwear and headgear should you be wearing at work? K4 Why is it important to maintain good personal hygiene at work? K5 Why is it important to deal with any cuts‚ grazes or wounds in the correct way? K6 Give one reason why it is important to work in a safe‚ healthy
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localised infection. Systemic infections affect the whole body – Flu / HIV‚ while localised infections are limited to one area of the body – ear / eye infection. 1.5 Identify poor practices that may lead to the spread of infection. Poor personal hygiene‚ incorrect disposal of rubbish / waste / chemicals‚ not washing hands‚ not wearing PPE‚ not storing or cooking foods properly‚ not cleaning your surroundings‚ not covering your nose or mouth when sneezing or coughing‚ sharing towels‚ tooth/hair brushes
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own day to day activities and be concerned about yourself and others. Know how to interact w/ managers‚ co-workers‚ and clients. Understanding ergonomics can help keep you healthy and gainfully employed. Beauty and wellness- Maintain personal hygiene ---> Daily maintenance of cleanliness by practicing good healthful habits.) Appearances count- Personal Grooming‚ dressing for success‚ wearing makeup in the salon‚ and behaving professionally can help here. Physical presentation- Your posture
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Reflective Account 4 Description I am currently on placement within an acute setting of a general hospital. The ward in which I am a student is a haematology ward which is defined as ’the branch of medicine that deals with diseases of the blood and blood-forming organs’.(World net web‚ 2013) Within the ward patients can receive a wide range of treatments such as chemotherapy‚ bone marrows‚ platelets and all blood related disorder medicine. Throughout my time in the ward I have been exposed
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health care workers. Funding to treat HAIs will be the responsibility of the facility where the patient contracted the HAIs. Teaching about proper hand washing will reduce the risk of transferring any diseases to each other and to patients. Hand hygiene is the most effective way to prevent the spread of disease. The topic of hand washing is a subject for primary prevention for the community. Primary prevention is aimed to prevent diseases and illness in the community. Education on proper hand
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and Significance of the Problem Hygiene and cleanliness are important parts of nursing care provided to hospitalized patients. Patients who are unable to bathe themselves are dependent on nursing staff for their hygienic needs. This population includes patients who are unable to care for themselves due to physical limitations such as age‚ bowel or bladder incontinence‚ injury and illness. The traditional bathing technique of soap and water provides good hygiene but dries out the skin. The use of
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Unit ICO1 The principles of infection prevention and control Understand roles and responsibilities in the prevention and control of infections. All care workers have a responsibility to follow the infection prevention and control guidance of the organisation they work for and to work in such a way that the infection risk to service users‚ themselves and others is minimised. Care workers also have a responsibility to keep up to date and attend infection prevention and control training. The company
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infection. Health and social care practitioners must avoid getting and passing on pathogens‚ such as bacteria and viruses that cause illness. As a health or social care practitioner you should: • Maintain high standards of personal health and hygiene • Be aware of the infection control policies and procedures that are used in your workplace. • Follow best practice in infection prevention and control • Maintain a clean and hygienic environment • Report infection risks to your
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cleanser such as Hibiclens. 3. Gather equipment: Foley catheter kit (use non-latex for patients with latex allergies). Use the smallest size catheter that is appropriate. 4. Explain the procedure to the patient and wash your hands or perform hand hygiene. Maintain the patient’s privacy and dignity. 5. Consider washing the patient’s genital area before the procedure if visibly soiled. Don non-sterile gloves‚ wash patient’s genital area thoroughly with foam body cleanser (4:1 body cleanser) or Ready
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