AC M11 Infection prevention and control in a care setting

1. Understand own role in the prevention and control of the spread of infection

• 1.1 Describe the different types of infection
• 1.2 Describe how the chain of infection can lead to the spread of infection
• 1.3 Explain how to identify individuals who have, or are at risk of, developing an infection
• 1.4 Identify actions that should be taken to reduce the risks of infection to individuals and others
• 1.5 Describe own role and responsibilities: • identifying an outbreak or spread of infection • actions to take once an infection outbreak or spread has been identified
• 1.6 Describe own responsibilities for ensuring that cleaning and decontamination of environments and equipment is carried out according to the level of risk
• 1.7 Describe own role in supporting others to follow practices that reduce the spread of infection

2. Be able to work in ways to prevent and control the spread of infection

• 2.1 Risk assess a range of situations and select and use personal protective equipment (PPE) appropriate to the risk and situation
• 2.2 Identify when it is necessary to perform hand hygiene
• 2.3 Perform hand hygiene prior to and following appropriate points of contact using approved techniques and products
• 2.4 Demonstrate ways of working to ensure that own health and hygiene does not pose a risk to individuals and others