CAUSES AND SPREAD OF INFECTION CANDIDATE NAME: DATE AND SIGNATURE: 1. Understand the causes of infection 2. Understand the transmission of infection Anyone can develop an infection‚ but certain groups of people are more at risk than others. These groups include: the elderly‚ the infim‚ those who are ill‚ those with weakened immunity‚ those who are convalescing‚ pregnant mothers
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EDI Level 3 TAQA Assessor`s Award March5th2014 Assess Occupational Competence in the Work Environment Candidate Name: Georgina Lorimar Feedback on Unit L/601/5016 Provide a Counter and Takeaway Service and Unit F/601/4218 Maintenance of a safe‚ hygienic and secure working environment I introduced myself to the learner and made sure the learner was fully aware of the assignment and that I would be observing her during her task. The task is working in a café and carrying out all of the necessary
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Executive Director of Nursing and Care /Director of Infection Prevention and Control POLICY AUTHOR: Infection Control Doctor/ Consultant Microbiologist Dr M M Rothburn KEY POLICY ISSUES • • • • • • • • • • • The Transmission of Infection Hand Hygiene Policy -Decontamination of Hands Decontamination of the Environment‚ Cleaning‚ Body Fluid Spillages‚ Laundry and Clinical Waste Standard Principles for the use of Personal Protective Equipment Infectious Diseases‚ A-Z including Clostridium difficile
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4.2 Explain employee’s roles and responsibilities in relation to the prevention of infection control. An Employers role and responsibilities to the prevention and control of infection is: To maintain a high standard of personal hygiene and health. To be aware of infection control policies and procedures that is used in our own work place. To follow the best practice in infections prevention and control. To maintain a hygienic and clean environment to work in. Report any infection
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1. Understand roles and responsibilities in the prevention and control of infections 1.1 Explain employers roles and responsibilities in relation to the prevention and control of infection The employer has a duty to protect‚ so far as reasonably practicable‚ those at work who may be affected by work activities. This involves your employer carrying out a risk assessment to identify and assess the risk. Your employer is responsible for planning safety‚ providing information and updating systems
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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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Virtual reality techniques in Occupational therapy As science and technology change‚ so do our occupational therapy practice methods . This is shown not only within our field‚ but also within health care. Certainly‚ technological advancements continually influence our current practice and occasionally they create new tools for intervention. Virtual rehabilitation is one of these areas of advancements‚ where changes have driven new and unique treatment methods. Virtual rehabilitation is the use
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follow these Basic controls measures: Dispose of waste correctly Wash hands when appropriate Keep equipment clean Remain vigilant and report potential hazards Wear clean PPE (personal protective equipment) for each person Maintaining personal hygiene. It has been identified by the Government that every year around 5‚000 service users die from infection related diseases. So in this respect it is better to try and prevent infections by initiating the procedures set in place by the hospital to
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standard precautions at all times and to all residents‚ best practice becomes second nature and the risks of infection are minimised. They include: 1 achieving optimum hand hygiene 2 using personal protective equipment 3 safe handling and disposal of sharps 4 safe handling and disposal of clinical waste 1. Hand hygiene Hand hygiene is widely acknowledged to be the single most important activity for reducing the spread of disease‚ yet evidence suggests that many health care workers do not decontaminate
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staff management‚ effective preparation‚ use and control of resources‚ and the maintenance of adequate operating and sales information. Learners will develop an understanding of the importance of relevant legislation‚ particularly in respect of hygiene‚ safety and effective trading in the food service. This is important as it underpins all aspects of food service operations‚ minimising potential risks of non-compliance and assisting learners in their preparation for work. Good workflow systems
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