Infection Control Summary

Points to Remember

A person may be infectious without any visible signs of illness and this forms the basis of our infection control policies and procedures.
Assume that everyone is potentially infectious and treat everyone in the same way by practising infection control procedures
Do you have cuts, skin tears, exposed deeper skin layers (dermatis), lesions that put you and the resident at greater risk?
Routine practices essential for effective infection control, such as aseptic technique, handling of sharps, use of single-use equipment, reprocessing of instruments, antibiotic use and the appropriate use of antiseptics and disinfectants.
Identify and Report Hazards and Risks;
Wet hands have been know to transfer pathogens much more readily than dry hands or hands not washed at all. The residual moisture determines the level of bacterial and viral transfer following hand washing. Careful hand drying is a critical factor for bacterial transfer to skin, food and environmental surfaces.
Memorise when hand washing is required
Use alcohol hand rubs in addition to hand washing
Ensure Management is implemeneting and reviewing infection control measures