infection prevention and control corporate induction 2015/16
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Infection Prevention and Control
Corporate Induction 2015/16
Infection prevention and control
How to protect yourself and others• Immunisation• Washing hands with soap and water or alcohol hand
rub• Appropriate wearing of PPE (Personal Protective
Equipment)• Outbreaks (non essential personnel)• If you are ill – do not come into work
Hand HygieneThe single most important measure in preventing the
spread of infection
Bacteria cultured from a single hand print
Bare Below the elbows
Hand-washing Technique with Soap and Water
Alcohol Hand Gel
Not to be used when hands are :•Visibly soiled (blood or body fluids)•After glove wearing•If contact with known/suspected Norovirus or Clostridium difficile
Skin Care
It’s important that skin integrity is maintained, this isachieved by:• Always wetting hands thoroughly prior to
application of liquid soap • Rinsing hands thoroughly to remove soap • Drying hands carefully• Always wash hands after removing gloves• Applying good quality Trust approved hand cream
on a regular basis
Hand Moisturiser
If you are unable to use the Trust hand cleansing or moisturising products due to a skin condition/allergy seek advice from Occupational Health Department
If you develop eczema, dermatitis or any other skin condition you must seek advice from the Occupational Health Department as soon as possible.
It is important to moisturise your hands regularly:•At the beginning of a shift•During the shift •At the end of the shift
Contact Dermatitis
Work-related contact dermatitis is a skin disease caused by work. It is often called eczema and develops when the skin is damaged. This leads to redness, itching, swelling, blistering, flaking and cracking. The most susceptible parts of the body are the hands, followed by the forearms and face.
RIDDORReporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations 1995 • In the event of suspected contact dermatitis the employee must advise the line manager,
Occupational Health and record on the Datix System.• The Occupational Health Department will inform the Health and Safety Manager where a diagnosed
condition may require reporting to the HSE under RIDDOR• Medical confidentiality will be maintained at all times, within the statutory obligations of the Trust.
Sharps SafetyAll staff have a responsibility to carry out safe sharp practices:•Sharps safety devices are available so please use them.•Do dispose of sharps at the point of use.•Do not pass sharps from hand to hand•Do not recap / resheath needles unless using a specific re-sheathing device•Do not guide needles with fingers•Do not fill the sharps container beyond the fill line•Do not rely on others to dispose of sharps for you•Do not reach into a sharps container•Do not rush or attempt short cuts whilst using sharps or needles
Management of Needlestick Injuries, Human Bites or Splashes
Infection prevention and Control ………..
Everyone’s responsibility
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