The Principles of Infection Prevention and Control

The Principles of Infection Prevention and Control

Understand roles and responsibilities in the prevention and control of infections|
Explain what the employees’ roles andresponsibilities are in relation to theprevention and control of infection|Our responsability it is toadhere to company policiesand procedures.If i have anyconcerns regarding the mana-gement of infections diseasesi should contact line managerfor seek professional advice.|
Explain what the employers’ responsibilities are in relation to the prevention and control infection|Responsability of employeris to provide employeeswith information such policiesand be sure all employeesreceive training and providepersonal protective equipment|
Understand legislation and policies relating to prevention and control of infections|
Outline current legislation and regulatorybody standards which are relevant to theprevention and control of infection|-health and Safety at workact 1974-Public Health act 1984-Food Safety act 1990-COSHH 2002-RIDDOR 1995-Public Health Regulation -Food Safety Regulation-Hazardous Waste Regulation|
Describe what your organisationalPolicy states regarding the prevention and control of infection|-the Public Health act 1984-Social Care act-NICE 2003-National institutefor health and clinicalexcellence.|
Understand systems and procedures relating to the prevention and control of infections|
Describe what procedures and systemsDo you follow to ensure prevention and control of infection is maintained|Follow companies procedures and policies which relate to correcthand washing procedure, wearing correct gloves,aprons andprotective clothing the correct disposal of waste and using thecorrect cleaning equipment.|
What could be the potential impact of an outbreak of infection on the individual and the organisation?| Infections can isolated people from others for a period of time. Company can lose money if most of the staff are off sick. The company can be fined by not complying with the law...