HSC CM5: Infection prevention and control in health and social care

1. Understand types of biological organisms that cause disease

• 1.1. Describe types of microbiological organisms that cause disease

2. Understand the features of vector borne disease

• 2.1. Explain the features of vector borne disease

3. Understand transmission of disease

• 3.1. Describe how pathogenic micro-organisms are transmitted
• 3.2. Explain why individuals may be more vulnerable to infection
• 3.3. Describe the body’s defence mechanisms against infection
• 3.4. Explain how to break the chain of infection

4. Understand methods of microorganism control

• 4.1. Explain methods of micro-organism control: • sterilisation • disinfection • pasteurisation • sanitation • asepsis

5. Understand precautions to be taken to reduce the spread of infection in a health or social care setting

• 5.1. Explain the importance of personal hygiene and attire in relation to infection control
• 5.2. Explain the correct hand washing technique
• 5.3. Explain the use of personal protective equipment
• 5.4. Explain the process of safe waste disposal for: • body fluids • linen • sharps and equipment

6. Be able to minimise the spread of infection

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• 6.1. Use the correct hand washing technique
• 6.2. Use personal protective equipment
• 6.3. Dispose of waste safely

7. Understand how infectious disease can be controlled and treated by medication

• 7.1. Evaluate the use of drugs to control and treat infectious disease
• 7.2. Explain how antimicrobial resistance occurs

8. Understand the requirements of RIDDOR and COSHH in relation to infection prevention and control

• 8.1. Explain the requirements of RIDDOR in relation to infection prevention and control
• 8.2. Explain the requirements of COSHH in relation to infection prevention and control

9. Understand the role and responsibilities of the health and social care practitioner in relation to infection prevention and control

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• 9.1. Analyse the role and responsibilities of the health and social care practitioner in relation to infection prevention and control