Assignment on Practices of Infection Control in Organisation

Infection Control

Table of Contents
INTRODUCTION...........................................................................................................................1
TASK 1............................................................................................................................................1
1.1Explain your role in relation to the prevention and control of infection................................1
1.2 Explain the role of the employer in ensuring the prevention and control of infection.........1
TASK 2............................................................................................................................................2
2.1List 4 legislations and I standard from a Regulatory body that are important for you to
know about because they help you understand your role in relation to infection prevention and
control. Give a brief explanation for each...................................................................................2
2.2 Describe 1 local or national initiative which is relevant to the prevention and control of
infection.......................................................................................................................................2
TASK 3............................................................................................................................................2
3.1 Describe procedures and systems relevant to the prevention and control of infection.........2
TASK 4............................................................................................................................................3
4.1 Give a definition of the term risk..........................................................................................3
4.2 Outline 5 potential risks of infection within your work area................................................3
4.3 Describe the process of carrying out a risk assessment........................................................3
4.4 Explain the importance of carrying out a risk assessment....................................................3
TASK 5............................................................................................................................................4
5.2/5.3 Identify and describe how and when to use 4 types of PPE...........................................4
5.4 What are the current relevant regulations legislations that relate to PPE?............................4
5.5What is your responsibility in regard to the use of PPE?.......................................................5
5.6What is your employer’s responsibility in regard to PPE?....................................................5
5.7/5.8 Describe how you would put on, remove and dispose of the 4 PPE you have
mentioned above.........................................................................................................................5
TASK 6............................................................................................................................................6
6.1Describe the principles of good personal hygiene.................................................................6
6.3/6.4/6.5/6.6 You have been asked to write an information paper to present to new
Apprenticeships in Healthcare called “All you need to know about hand washing in the

clinical area”, types of product to use for handwashing products and process of skin care
(1500 words)...............................................................................................................................6
CONCLUSION ...............................................................................................................................7
REFERENCES................................................................................................................................1

INTRODUCTION
Infection prevention and control practices are important in maintaining a safe
environment for patients by reducing the risk of the potential spread of disease from person to
person. These practices are designed to reduce the risk of hospital acquired infections and to
ensure a safe and healthy hospital environment for our patients, healthcare providers and visitors.
This assignment takes into consideration various practices of infection control on behalf of
employees and employer in an organisation (Currie and Pandher, 2011). The various ways
through which it can be prevented and control will be identified relation to a health control
system.
TASK 1
1.1Explain your role in relation to the prevention and control of infection
It is the responsibility of employees to take safety measures to prevent and control the
spread of infection in the workplace; this includes working safely to protect myself, other staff,
visitors and individuals from infections. As employees we must make sure we attend the
essential trainings that our employers offer regarding infection control and prevention. Also to
have the competence and confidence to spot abuse or bad practices, to know who to report it to
senior staff so that it could be countered. It is essential to involve safety practices while carrying
out tasks and operations.
1.2 Explain the role of the employer in ensuring the prevention and control of infection
It is the duty of the employer to uphold a safe setting. Is to uphold and protect the best
interests of the people that they support. Employers are in charge of providing PPE, cleaning
equipment and materials. They need to sustain equipment and provide appropriate areas for food
preparation, washing, toileting and disposing of waste (Drehmann and Nikolaou, 2013). They
have to arrange training for staff. They have to carry out any risk assessment and are in general
accountable for the health and safety of staff in the work environment. The employers have to
notify all staff of any infection control policies, procedures and updates so that they can be
practised within an institution.
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