Nvq Level 2

To ensure that their own health and hygiene not pose a risk to service users and colleagues

1.1 Explain employees’ roles and responsibilities in relation to the prevention and control of infection

To introduce the learner to national and local policies in relation to infection control; to explain employer and employee responsibilities in this area; to understand how procedures and risk assessment can help minimise the risk of an outbreak of infection. Learners will also gain an understanding of how to use PPE correctly and gain an understanding of the importance of good personal hygiene. Credit Level 3 2 Assessment criteria The learner can: 1.1 Explain employees’ roles and responsibilities in relation to the prevention and control of infection 1.2 Explain employers’ responsibilities in relation to the prevention and control infection 2 Understand legislation and

Fungi are multi-celled organisms that form a third Kingdom of life, along with the plant kingdom and the animal kingdom.

As employees we must ensure we attend all necessary trainings that our employers provide regarding infection control and

Within all aspects of life there are risks to be taken, my role is to deliver personcentred planning around the residents individual needs, wishes, beliefs and choices. In regard to infection prevention and control residents individual activities of choice may need to be risk assessed in order to protect them and employees from any biological risks posed. There are current regulations and legislation relating to PPE which are PPE a Work Regulations 2002, the management of Health and Safety and Work Regulations 1999 and the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 2002

Protective clothing including masks, gloves, gowns and goggles should be worn when coming into contact with an infected person. The US Centres for Disease Control (CDC) recommend that the protective gear leaves no skin exposed. These measures should be carried out for those who may handle objects contaminated by an infected person's body fluids. In 2014, the CDC began recommending that medical personnel receive training on the proper suit-up and removal of personal protective equipment (PPE); in addition, a designated person, appropriately trained in biosafety, should be watching each step of these procedures to ensure they are done correctly. The typical training period for the use of such safety equipment lasted approximately 12 days in Sierra Leone.

Nightingale Community Hospital is committed to providing healthcare excellence, a healing environment and to be the choice for patient care. In order to continue to provide quality healthcare services in accordance with our values of safety, community, teamwork, and accountability Joint Commission Accreditation provides guidelines and standards for the Priority Focus Areas (PFA) for the welfare and quality of patient care.

Infection control practices and procedures should be followed at all times to control infections and prevent them from spreading. Most infection control policies include: wearing the appropriate personal protective equipment for each situation, carrying out risk assessment to reduce risk of exposure to infections for all individuals, disposing of waste properly, and hand hygiene before and after any physical contact. By following these policies in residential care settings, residents are less likely to contract an

Wearing PPE – Personal protection equipment helps in protecting your body from contact with anything that may be brought onto you or given by you in your work role. This includes gloves, glasses and other things such as safe practice shoes (Closed in and if you are a chef – Steel cap/leather).

This paragraph explains ways to prevent infections contracted from hospitals. The number one way to lower the spread of infections contracted through a hospital is correct sanitation customs. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), a federal government agency has come up with guidelines in order to safeguard against the expansion of infections and diseases for patients and the workers (Hedman, 2010). It is mandatory for administrators of hospitals to write a disclosure policy to protect the workers from infections like Hepatitis B and other infections and bad bacteria. Minimizing infections that the workers have can aid in stopping the spread of

Personal protective equipment (PPE) – actual work wear to manage risks. For e.g. gloves and face masks when patient is ill

1.The main roles and responsibilities of the employee in relation to prevention and control of infection are as follows:

How are fungi different from plants? Fungi were once classified as plants. However, they are different from plants in two important ways: 1) fungi cell walls are composed of chitin rather than cellulose (plants) and 2) fungi do not make their own food like plants do through photosynthesis. Characteristics of Fungi They are eukaryotic. They get their food by decomposing matter or eating off their hosts as parasites. They do not possess chlorophyll like plants. They reproduce through numerous spores rather than pollen, fruit, or seeds. They are usually not motile, meaning they cannot actively move around. Roles of Fungi Food - Many fungi are used as food such as mushrooms and truffles. Yeast, a type of fungi, is used when baking bread to help it rise and to ferment beverages. Decomposition - Fungi play an important role in the decomposition of organic matter. This decomposition is necessary for many of the cycles of life such as the

This essay will explore the factors responsible for infectious disease; what it is, how it is spread, and what measures can be taken to prevent it.