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Explain the key requirements of the infection and prevention control regulation and standards:

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Order Code: SA Student Shannon Medical Sciences Assignment(4_24_41765_725)
Question Task Id: 505714

Explain KE1

Explain the key requirements of the infection and prevention control regulation and standards:

statutory requirements including Commonwealth, state and territory legislation

current National infection prevention and control standards and guidelines

manufacturer instructions

roles and responsibilities in work settings related to infection prevention and control

Explain KE2

Explain the types of infectious risks in the work environment and associated management to prevent and reduce harm

Explain KE3

Explain the causes of infection, including:

classifications of microorganisms bacteria, viruses, fungi, parasites

process of colonisation, infection and disease

Explain KE4

Explain the transmission of infectious agents as per the chain of infection including:

infectious agent:

degree of pathogen exposure

reservoir:

people, animals and birds

other vectors

blood and body fluids

food, water and soil

waste

portal of exit

transmission:

direct contact including contact, droplet and airborne

indirect contact including surface or object contamination, penetrating injuries and vectors (animal, insect or parasite)

portal of entry

susceptible hosts:

factors that increase susceptibility to infection

Explain KE5

Explain the personal hygiene practices:

personal care and cleanliness

use of clean clothing or uniform

management and laundering of work clothing

not attending work when ill

safe respiratory and cough etiquette

Explain KE6

Explain the principles of hand hygiene:

hand care, including guidelines on maintaining intact skin, fingernails and jewellery or watches

hand hygiene procedures:

identifying when hand hygiene is required

identifying correct hand hygiene product

hand hygiene technique

procedure for applying alcohol-based hand rub

when to perform hand hygiene with soap and water rather than alcohol-based hand rub

precautions where there are breaks in the skin or skin conditions

the 5 moments of hand hygiene

Explain KE7

Explain the safe and effective use of different types and grades of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) including:

masks

gloves

protective eyewear and face shields

gowns and aprons

techniques and sequence for applying, fitting and removing PPE

preventing contamination while applying, wearing and removing PPE

safe disposal of PPE after use

Explain KE8

Explain the cleaning procedures:

routine environment and equipment cleaning

enhanced cleaning

reprocessing of reusable equipment or instruments

managing a blood or body fluid spill

management of linen and clothing

Explain KE9

Explain the principles of asepsis relevant to the job role

Explain KE10

Explain the waste management procedures:

disposal of general waste

safe handling and disposal of contaminated waste

safe handling and disposal of sharps

Explain KE11

Explain the organisational policies and procedures for:

recording and documenting risks and incidents

reporting risks and incidents

parties to whom reports may be made:

supervisor

general practitioner

health care professional

carer

responsible person

responsible authority

Explain KE12

Explain the management of work processes used to prevent and control infection:

identification

assessment

monitoring

reporting processes

training requirements

Explain KE13

Explain infection risks and control measures specific to the work setting and related work processes including those for exposure incidents

Explain KE14

Explain the hierarchy of control measures, from most to least preferred, and its application to infection prevention and control:

elimination

substitution

isolation

engineering controls

administrative control

personal protective equipment.

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