Personal Protective Equipment and Good Personal Hygiene

Unit ICO1 The principles of infection stripe and get word Outcome 1 Understand roles and responsibilities in the bar and control of infections The learner can 1. formulate employees roles and responsibilities in relation to the prevention and control of infection 2. beg off employers responsibilities in relation to the prevention and control infection. Outcome 2 Understand legislation and policies relating to prevention and control of infections The learner can 1. utline current legislation and regulatory body standards which are applicable to the prevention and control of infection 2. describe local and organisational policies relevant to the prevention and control of infection. Outcome 3 Understand systems and procedures relating to the prevention and control of infections The learner can 1. describe procedures and systems relevant to the prevention and control of infection 2. explain the potential impact of an outbreak of infection on the individual and the organisation.Out come 4 Understand the importance of put on the line assessment in relation to the prevention and control of infections The learner can 1. define the term risk 2. outline potential risks of infection within the workplace 3. describe the process of carrying out a risk assessment 4. explain the importance of carrying out a risk assessment. Outcome 5 Understand the importance of using Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) in the prevention and control of infections The learner can 4. tate current relevant regulations and legislation relating to PPE 5. describe employees responsibilities regarding the use of PPE 6. describe employers responsibilities regarding the use of PPE 7. describe the correct practice in the occupation and removal of PPE 8. describe the correct procedure for disposal of used PPE. Outcome 6 Understand the importance of good personal hygiene in the prevention and control of infections The learner can 1. describe the key principles of good personal hygiene