Unit 342 Supporting infection prevention and control in adult care

1 Understand how infection prevention and control policies and guidelines can be applied within different settings

2 Be able to support infection prevention and control practices in the work setting

  • 2.1 Minimise risk of infection to self and others in the work setting
  • 2.2 Support individuals to take steps to minimise spread of infection
  • 2.3 Show how own personal hygiene reflects the policies and guidelines of the work setting
  • 2.4 Carry out hand hygiene following work setting policies and guidelines
  • 2.5 Support others to understand their personal and hand hygiene responsibilities in line with policies and guidance for infection prevention and control in the work setting
  • 2.6 Describe how to manage spilled blood and other body fluids in line with policies and guidance
  • 2.7 Use and dispose of personal protective equipment (PPE) in line with policies and guidance
  • 2.8 Dispose of different types of waste safely
  • 2.9 Describe the functions of external bodies in supporting infection prevention and control in the work setting

3 Be able to minimise the risk and spread of infection when using equipment

  • 3.1 Show how equipment is stored and maintained in ways that minimise the spread of infection
  • 3.2 Demonstrate the use of agreed cleaning schedules for equipment in own work setting
  • 3.3 Explain why particular devices need special handling to minimise the spread of infection

4 Understand how to respond to outbreaks of infection in the work setting

  • 4.1 Describe how to work with others to identity infection outbreaks in own work setting
  • 4.2 Explain how to work with others to implement policies and procedures following an infection outbreak
  • 4.3 Describe how to provide sufficient information about outbreaks to individuals and others
  • 4.4 Describe ways to ensure that infection control measures and care is provided to the individual in the most appropriate place
  • 4.5 Explain how to access additional guidance to manage infection prevention and control incidents effectively

5 Be able to follow correct recording and reporting procedures regarding infection prevention and control

  • 5.1 Explain the process for sharing information about infections and suspected infections within own work setting
  • 5.2 Describe processes for reporting accidents and incidents relating to infection prevention and control within own work setting
  • 5.3 Complete records for infection prevention and control in line with policies and guidelines

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