Overview
Aim
In this unit learners will find out how infection spreads and ways to prevent and control infection.
Unit Learning Outcomes
1.
Know how infection is spread.
Assessment Criteria
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1.1
State how infections spread.
1.1: How infections spread, for example:
- source of infection
- routes of spread
- ways infection leaves the body
- entry into the body
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1.2
State why some individuals are more vulnerable to infection than others.
1.2: Why some individuals are more vulnerable to infection than others, for example:
- weakened immune system
- medical treatments
- medical conditions
- medical devices
2.
Know how to manage the risk of infection.
Assessment Criteria
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2.1
Outline how to manage coughing and sneezing to minimise the spread of infection.
2.1: How to manage coughing and sneezing, for example:
- covering mouth and nose
- safe disposal of tissues
- hand hygiene
- hand cleaning methods
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2.2
Outline how to manage spilled blood and bodily fluids to minimise the spread of infection.
2.2: How to manage spilled blood and bodily fluids, for example:
- responding promptly
- preventing spread to others
- personal protective equipment
- cleaning and disinfecting
- safe removal of spillage
- hand hygiene
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2.3
Outline how to clean equipment used to minimise the spread of infection.
2.3: How to clean equipment used, for example:
- cleaning large equipment
- cleaning shared items
- cleaning frequently touched surfaces
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2.4
Outline how to deal with soiled linen to minimise the spread of infection.
2.4: How to deal with soiled linen, for example:
- safe handling
- preventing contamination
- correct disposal
3.
Know how to use personal hygiene practices and personal protective equipment to contribute to infection prevention and control.
Assessment Criteria
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3.1
Demonstrate effective hand hygiene to support infection prevention and control.
3.1: Effective hand hygiene, for example:
- routine hand hygiene
- hand hygiene at key times
- supporting infection control
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3.2
Describe appropriate cleaning routines to support infection prevention and control.
3.2: Appropriate cleaning routines, for example:
- environmental hygiene
- care equipment management
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3.3
Select personal protective equipment suitable for infection prevention and control in a range of situations.
3.3: A range of situations, for example:
- waste disposal
- cleaning tasks
- spillages
- personal care
- communal settings
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3.4
State why it is important to explain to people why personal protective equipment is being worn.
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3.5
Outline correct practices for removing and disposing of personal protective equipment.
3.5: Correct practices, for example:
- safe disposal
- waste management
- protective measures
- following procedures
- hand hygiene