HLTINF001 Diploma of Nursing: Infection Control Risk Assessment

This assignment focuses on risk assessment within the context of infection control, specifically addressing the HLTINF001 unit for a Diploma of Nursing. It includes an evaluation of potential hazards such as needle-stick injuries and exposure to infectious diseases like influenza, assessing their likelihood and severity. The document outlines routine cleaning procedures for various surfaces and objects within a healthcare setting, specifying the frequency of cleaning to maintain hygiene and prevent the spread of infection. The assessment also references relevant guidelines and resources for infection prevention and control, providing a practical approach to minimizing risks in a nursing environment. Desklib offers a wealth of similar solved assignments and resources for students.

Running head: RISK ASSESSMENT 1
Risk Assessment
Student’s Name
Institutional Affiliation

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Risk Assessment
Task 1
Question 10
HAZARD LIKELIHOOD SEVERITY
Needle-stick injury, where
the needle is contaminated
with infectious blood
Likely:-Needle stick
injuries are one of the most
common accidents that have
been reported by healthcare
workers including the non-
clinical staff, doctors, and
nurses (VMC, 2017).
Catastrophic:-The severity
of this accident is
catastrophic as viruses
likely to be contracted by
the workers circumnavigate
huge and dangerous
diseases such as HIV and
Hepatitis C (Balouchi,
Shahdadi,
Ahmadidarrehsima, &
Rafiemanesh, 2015).
Exposure to a client with
highly-infectious influenza.
Likely: -Exposure to a
client with highly infectious
influenza is likely to occur
especially in May and
September during the cold
seasons when Australia
Moderate:- The severity of
influenza disease is
moderate as the illness
resolves after a week even
though its symptoms are
severe and it is highly

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experiences winter
(Fielding, Regan, Dalton,
Chilver, & Sullivan, 2016).
At this time, the cold
conditions increase the
chances of cold and flu
among the patients.
Regardless of the
workplace, one is at high
risk of contracting the
disease from friends or
visitors in the workplace.
contagious (Lotter, 2018).
Splash from infected body
fluids into eyes or mucous
membranes
Rare:- The occurrence of
splash from infected body
fluids into the eyes or
mucous membrane is rare as
most of the incidences arise
from failure to follow the
precaution procedures in the
workplace (Crisp, Taylor,
Douglas, & Rebeiro, 2012).
Major: -Splash incidences
at the work place are
dangerous and can be
potentially lethal (Katz,
2013). The eye and the
mucous membrane are very
delicate parts of the human
body and contain fluids
which easily promote
contraction of viral and
bacterial diseases. Such

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diseases are very harmful if
care is not undertaken.
Question 16
a) Routine cleaning procedures
Surface Cleaning Procedure
Minimal-touch surfaces (e.g., floors, walls,
curtains, sinks, etc.)
 remove all the debris
 holding the mob at 45 decrease angle
and pushing the mop straight ahead
 work from the entrance and move to the
center towards the center of the room
 make use of the dustpan and broom to
sweep trash
 treat mop after cleaning
 replace the mop ahead if soiled
 hang the mop with yarn away from walls
Frequently touched surfaces (e.g., door knobs,
bed rails, bedside tables, light switches, etc.)
 start with the front door as it is the
dirtiest
 Dust the door
 Wipe the door using a paper towel
 use a combination of mild dish soap and
water to brush the door
 dry the door using a paper towel (Butler
and Browning, 2018)
B) Specify times
Object Frequency of Cleaning
Bed Daily and often as possible
Bedside Table Daily and spillage cleanups immediately
Chair Daily and spillage cleanups immediately
Commode Daily and often as possible
Door Knobs Handles At least ones daily
Non-Slip floors Daily and spillage cleanups immediately
Patient Equipment, e.g., Obs machine Daily and often as possible
Shower Daily and often as possible

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Toilet Three to five times daily depending on usage
(Darrel, 2018).
Linen Trolley Daily and often as possible
References
Balouchi, A., Shahdadi, H., Ahmadidarrehsima, S., & Rafiemanesh, H. (2015). The frequency,
causes and prevention of needlestick injuries in nurses of Kerman: A cross-sectional
study. Journal of clinical and diagnostic research: JCDR, 9(12), DC13.
Butler, D. and Browning, H (2018). Floor cleaning procedures for slip, trip and fall prevention
[online]. Retrieved from: https://www.cmmonline.com/articles/floor-cleaning-
procedures-for-slip-trip-and-fall-prevention
Crisp, J., Taylor, C., Douglas, C., & Rebeiro, G. (2012). Potter & Perry's Fundamentals of
Nursing-AUS Version-E-Book. Elsevier Health Sciences.
Darrel J. Hicks (2018). Cleaning frequencies: Who cleans this and how often [online]? Retrieved
from: https://www.cleanlink.com/hs/article/Cleaning-Frequencies-Who-Cleans-This-and-
How-Often--14672

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Fielding, J. E., Regan, A. K., Dalton, C. B., Chilver, M. B., & Sullivan, S. G. (2016). How severe
was the 2015 influenza season in Australia. Med J Aust, 204(2), 60-61.
Katz, A. (2013). Exposed to patient’s body fluids? Now what [online]? Retrieved from:
https://www.americannursetoday.com/exposed-to-patients-body-fluids-now-what/
Lotter, E. (2018). When the flu turns deadly [online]. Retrieved from:
https://www.health24.com/Medical/Flu/News/when-the-flu-turns-deadly-20180406
VMC (2017). Preventing Needle Stick Injuries [online]. Retrieved from:
https://www.myvmc.com/lifestyles/preventing-needle-stick-injuries/