the principles of infection prevention and conrol
CU311 The principles of infection prevention and control
1.1 Explain employees’ roles and responsibilities in relation to the prevention and control of infection.
It is our responsibility as employees to take precautionary measures to prevent and control the spread of infection in the workplace this involves working safely to protect myself, other staff, visitors and individuals from infections. Some of the legislation and regulations that relate to the control and prevention of infection include the Health and Safety at Work Act, COSHH and RIDDOR. It is important as employees that we are aware of these so that we can work safely.
1.2 Explain employers’ responsibilities in relation to the prevention and control of
Infection.
Employers should make the workplace a safe environment that is safe for work but also for all individuals and visitors. Employers must carry out risk assessments to assess the dangers of certain work activities and then are responsible for putting strategies in place for minimizing the risk. Employers must provide PPE and provide training and refresher updates on infection control.
2.1 Outline current legislation and regulatory body standards which are relevant to the Prevention and control of infection. There are laws and legal regulations about infection prevention and control. Most of the legal regulations relating to infection prevention and control come under the Health and Safety at Work Act. The Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations introduced the need for monitoring health and safety and risk assessment. The Food Safety Act was brought in to ensure safe practices for food to avoid contamination and spreading of infection and includes handling, storing and disposal of food.
3.1 Describe procedures and systems relevant to the prevention and control of infection. Health care providers are also responsible for providing systems and procedures for preventing and controlling
1.1 Explain employees’ roles and responsibilities in relation to the prevention and control of infection.
It is our responsibility as employees to take precautionary measures to prevent and control the spread of infection in the workplace this involves working safely to protect myself, other staff, visitors and individuals from infections. Some of the legislation and regulations that relate to the control and prevention of infection include the Health and Safety at Work Act, COSHH and RIDDOR. It is important as employees that we are aware of these so that we can work safely.
1.2 Explain employers’ responsibilities in relation to the prevention and control of
Infection.
Employers should make the workplace a safe environment that is safe for work but also for all individuals and visitors. Employers must carry out risk assessments to assess the dangers of certain work activities and then are responsible for putting strategies in place for minimizing the risk. Employers must provide PPE and provide training and refresher updates on infection control.
2.1 Outline current legislation and regulatory body standards which are relevant to the Prevention and control of infection. There are laws and legal regulations about infection prevention and control. Most of the legal regulations relating to infection prevention and control come under the Health and Safety at Work Act. The Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations introduced the need for monitoring health and safety and risk assessment. The Food Safety Act was brought in to ensure safe practices for food to avoid contamination and spreading of infection and includes handling, storing and disposal of food.
3.1 Describe procedures and systems relevant to the prevention and control of infection. Health care providers are also responsible for providing systems and procedures for preventing and controlling