21: The principles of Infection Prevention and Control L/501/6737 1.1 Explain employees’ roles and responsibilities in relation to the prevention and control of infection All the staff needs to be sure that they do all they can to keep the workplace safe and follow the given rules and procedures. As employees we need to follow the procedures regarding health and safety and other that concern the prevention of infection. We need to wear aprons and gloves when dealing with individuals. We need
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Vida Darley NRS 202 Ati skills module: infection control. Prevention and controlling infections are very important in so many areas of life. There are so many measures that are taken to control the spread of infections. As health care professionals we have to have the knowledge of nosocomial infection also known as hospital acquired infections so that we can have proper precaution equipment and ways of preventing them. Number one safest way to prevent infection is proper hand washing technique. At
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Every year lives are lost because of the spread of infections in hospitals. Infection control is an important part of the health care system; it refers to the policies used to decrease the risk of spreading infections. Many people don’t realize the amount of bacteria that lives all around them. One bacterium in particular‚ known as Vancomycin-Resistant Enterococci or VRE‚ live in our intestines‚ female genital tract‚ and skin‚ and can be found in the environment. This bacteria has developed resistance
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Unit 9 The principles of infection prevention and control. 1.1 As an employee it is our responsibility to take all precautionary measures to prevent and control the spread of infection in the workplace; this means working safely to protect myself‚ other members of staff‚ the patients and all other individuals from infection. As a health worker we should; Maintain high standards of personal health and hygiene‚ where possible we should avoid coming in to contact with pathogens‚ such as
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Effectiveness of Simulation in Nursing Education Name: Institution: Simulation has been found to be effective in teaching and learning in training of nurses. Many scholars have associated simulation with successes in training of competent nurses. However‚ simulation has also been criticized by some scholars. Several scholarly articles and sources have been used to write the literature review concerning the use of simulation in nursing education. The Challenge in Nursing Education The care for patients
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Nursing Education and the Issue of Change Kiara Eppinga Briar Cliff Nursing Student Nursing Education and the Issue of Change During the past 100 years the way in which healthcare is being practiced has changed considerably‚ and so has the need for furthering and strengthening nursing education. There are several factors that have contributed to the changes‚ such as an aging population‚ an increasing awareness of economics‚ new and more sophisticated care techniques‚ and
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CONTINUING EDUCATION IN NURSING: CONTINUING EDUCATION IN NURSING Irali Ipsita M.Sc (Nursing) I Year LTCN‚ SNDT. CONTINUING EDUCATION: CONTINUING EDUCATION “Continuing education is all the learning activities that occur after an individual has completed his basic education”. – COOPER . “ Continuing education in nursing consists of systematic learning experiences designed to enlarge the knowledge & skills of nurses. “ NEED IN NURSING: NEED IN NURSING To ensure safe & effective nursing care
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Education Preparation Paper Osaginwen K. Ayiyi Grand Canyon University: NRS 430v November 24‚ 2013 Education Preparation Paper There has always been an on going debate in health care‚ as to where the entry into nursing should be‚ this debate continues to divide the field of nursing and has prevented nurses from becoming a more dynamic and united profession (Spencer‚ 2008). The argument that more education translates into better performance is constantly debated. Because there are many
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INFECTION An infection is the colonization of a hostorganism by parasitespecies. Infecting parasites seek to use the host’s resources to reproduce‚ often resulting in disease. Colloquially‚ infections are usually considered to be caused by microscopic organisms or microparasites like viruses‚ prions‚ bacteria‚ and viroids‚ though larger organisms like macroparasites and fungi can also infect. Hosts normally fight infections themselves via their immune system. Mammalian hosts react to infections
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first step is to enroll in an accredited school of nursing. Basic nursing education can be earned by three routes. The baccalaureate degree is earned through a college or university and generally takes 4 years to obtain. This route permits the most amount of flexibility in my career choice. An associate degree can be earned in two to three years at a junior or community college. A diploma degree can be earned through a hospital-based school of nursing. However‚ diploma programs are not being used
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