the public’s health at state. For example‚ “According to a 2011 study published in the journal Clinical Infectious Diseases‚ researchers have found that almost half of all raw meat in American supermarkets contains staph infection bacteria‚ including MRSA‚ which is potentially lethal. Turkey‚ pork‚ and chicken products (in that order) were most likely to harbor staph”(Myers). Since the animals are raised in unsanitary conditions that are filthy‚ the diseases must have not washed away completely when
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Unit 4222-264 The Principles of infection prevention and control (IC 01) Outcome 1 – Understand roles and responsibilities in the prevention and control of infections. 1. Explain employees’ roles and responsibilities in relation to the prevention and control of infection. It is the responsibility of employees to ensure they attend all necessary training that the employers provide regarding infection control and prevention. If an employee comes across a hazard such as bodily fluids spilt in
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potential source for transmission of epidemic and nonepidemic Clostridium difficile strains among long‐term care facility residents. Clin Infect Dis; 45:992–998. • Eltringham I. (1997) Mupirocin resistance and methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA). J Hosp Infect (35) 1-8.7.
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through a crack or break in your skin. The two most common types of bacteria that are causes of cellulitis are streptococcus and staphylococcus. The incidence of a more serious staphylococcus infection called methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) is increasing. Although cellulitis can occur anywhere on your body‚ the most common location is the lower leg. Bacteria is most likely to enter disrupted areas of skin‚ such as where you’ve had recent surgery‚ cuts‚ puncture wounds‚ an ulcer‚ athlete’s
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Understand how to handle information in social care settings In order to demonstrate an understanding of how to handle information‚ we must first define exactly what we mean by that term. Information‚ or data‚ about an individual covers any known and accessible records where an individual may be identified through the use of said data‚ including‚ but not limited to‚ their name‚ medical conditions‚ date of birth‚ medications‚ details of care requirements and religious preferences. These are the
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Unit 29 Select and wear appropriate personal protective equipment for work in healthcare settings. LO1 - Understand legislation‚ local policy and protocol in relation to dressing for work in a healthcare setting. 1.1 When I am working in the hospital there are policies and procedures I have to make sure to follow. One of them is about our uniform which is called Trust Dress‚ Uniform and Appearance Policy. Our uniform should only be worn outside when escorting a patient and working in the community
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Introduction In my report I will discuss what I did as an experiment and what I hope for it to achieve. Firstly I carried out an experiment to assay the effectiveness that a range of disinfectants have on the growth of ecoli and whether or not it can prevent it from growing. From the experiment i should be able to see that some disinfectants have a greater effect than others do. From this I shall then draw a conclusion and evaluation on what was the most effective‚ and could there have been any
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Community Acquired Pneumonia Dora E. Wiskirchen‚ PharmD‚ BCPS PHCY 836 – Day 5 PM Learning Objectives Identify risk factors for the development of pneumonia. Explain the pathophysiology‚ signs and symptoms‚ most common bacterial etiologies and associated resistance patterns‚ severity of illness scoring systems‚ and diagnostic techniques for pneumonia. Define atypical pneumonia and characterize patients who may be at risk for developing this type of pneumonia. Evaluate pharmacologic
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Grass Fed Vs. Corn Fed We live in a fast paced world where today many excuses such as‚ “I do not have time to cook” or “I am too tired to cook‚” are used to not prepare our own meals and to refer to fast food restaurants instead. Between school‚ work‚ and friends‚ who has the actually time to sit down and enjoy a healthy‚ hearty meal? In recent years‚ there has been many positive and negative views towards grass fed and corn fed cattle. While both may seem to have their own pros and cons; ranging
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infection prevention and control‚ standard universal precautions‚ control of an outbreak of infection‚ waste disposal and visitors policy. 3.1 Procedures and systems relevant to the prevention and control of infection e.g.: cleaning schedules‚ RIDDOR‚ MRSA screening‚ sharps disposal‚ waste disposal‚ roles and responsibilities‚ colour coding items such as bin bags etc‚ reporting and recording out breaks etc. 3.2 The potential impact of an outbreak of infection on the individual and the organisation includes:
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