Ic01

IC01: The principle of infection prevention and control

1.1 Explain employee’s roles and responsibilities in relation to the prevention and control of infection.
Its employee’s responsibility to follow company policies and procedures as implemented by localised procedures. Any diseases that are notified must be reported to the appropriate authority. If I have any concerns I should discuss this with my line manager and they will seek professional advice.
1.2 Explain employer’s roles and responsibilities in relation to the prevention and control of infection.
It is the responsibility of the employer to provide employees with all information on company procedures on infection control and sufficient training should be provided. PPE (personal protective equipment) must be worn and provided to all members of staff.
2.1 Outline current legislations and regulatory body standards which are relevant to the prevention and control of infection.
The health and social care act 2008; code of practice for health and adult social care on the prevention and control of infections and related guidance.
To help providers of healthcare, adults social care plan how prevention and control infections. Criteria for CQC has to be taken into account when assessing with the requirements on cleanliness and infection control.
  * Health and safety at work act 1974, management of health and safety at work act (amended 1994)
  * The public health (control of diseases) act 1984
  * Food safety act 1990
  * COSHH 2002
  * RIDDOR 1995
  * The public health (infectious diseases) regulated 1988
  * The food safety ( general food hygiene) regulated (department of health 1995)
  * Health protection agency bill
  * Hazardous waste agency bill
  * NICE (national institute for health and clinical excellence) 2003
2.2 Describe local and organisational polices relevant to the prevention and control of infection

The local and organisational polices that are relevant to...