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Edexcel Level 3 BTEC Nationals in Health and Social Care

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UNIT 39: INFECTION PREVENTION AND CONTROLUnit content1 Underst<strong>and</strong> the cause <strong>and</strong> spread of <strong>in</strong>fectionInfection <strong>and</strong> colonisation: systemic <strong>in</strong>fection; localised <strong>in</strong>fection; colonisationCause of <strong>in</strong>fection: normal flora; transient flora; cha<strong>in</strong> of <strong>in</strong>fectionPathogenic microorganisms <strong>and</strong> disease: bacteria, eg MRSA, tuberculosis,legionnaires’ disease, tetanus; viruses, eg HIV, Hepatitis B, measles, mumps;fungi, eg thrush, athletes’ foot, r<strong>in</strong>gwormParasitic organisms <strong>and</strong> disease: eg scabies, liceGrowth of microorganisms: reservoir, food, moisture, warmth, timeSpread of microorganisms: contact, droplet, flies, f<strong>in</strong>gers, fomites, faeces, air,dust, water, food2 Underst<strong>and</strong> how to prevent <strong>and</strong> control the spread of <strong>in</strong>fectionSt<strong>and</strong>ard precautions: h<strong>and</strong> hygiene — h<strong>and</strong> wash<strong>in</strong>g technique, use of alcoholgels <strong>and</strong> antiseptics, h<strong>and</strong> dry<strong>in</strong>g, sk<strong>in</strong> care, facilities required; use of appropriatepersonal protective equipment (PPE); general cleanl<strong>in</strong>ess — personal,environmental, materials, equipment; pr<strong>in</strong>ciples of isolation nurs<strong>in</strong>g;immunisation — occupational health for staff, general public <strong>and</strong> <strong>in</strong>dividuals;follow<strong>in</strong>g correct/safe practice procedures; prevention of sharps <strong>in</strong>jury;management of outbreaks of <strong>in</strong>fection; food h<strong>and</strong>l<strong>in</strong>g; soiled laundry managementProcedures for h<strong>and</strong>l<strong>in</strong>g, storage <strong>and</strong> disposal of waste: sharps, household waste,cl<strong>in</strong>ical/hazardous waste, biological spillages; us<strong>in</strong>g the correct colour-coded bagor b<strong>in</strong>Decontam<strong>in</strong>ation techniques: low risk, eg floors, furniture, mobility aids; mediumrisk, eg bedpans, ur<strong>in</strong>als, commodes; high risk, eg <strong>in</strong>struments used for <strong>in</strong>vasivetechniques; clean<strong>in</strong>g, dis<strong>in</strong>fection <strong>and</strong> sterilisation policy3 Underst<strong>and</strong> legislation relevant to <strong>in</strong>fection prevention <strong>and</strong> controlLegislation, regulations <strong>and</strong> guidance that govern <strong>in</strong>fection prevention <strong>and</strong>control: relevant sections from eg <strong>Health</strong> <strong>and</strong> Safety at Work Act 1974,Management of <strong>Health</strong> <strong>and</strong> Safety at Work Act (amended 1994), The Public <strong>Health</strong>(Control of Diseases) Act 1984, Food Safety Act 1990, COSHH 2002, RIDDOR 1995,The Public <strong>Health</strong> (Infectious Diseases) Regulation 1988, The Food Safety (GeneralFood Hygiene) Regulation (Department of <strong>Health</strong> 1995), The EnvironmentalProtection (Duty of <strong>Care</strong>) Regulations 1991, <strong>Health</strong> Protection Agency Bill,Hazardous Waste Regulations 2005, NICE (National Institute for Cl<strong>in</strong>icalExcellence) Guidel<strong>in</strong>e 2 June 2003Organisational policies <strong>and</strong> procedures: with regard to <strong>in</strong>fection prevention <strong>and</strong>control482BN018467 – Specification – <strong>Edexcel</strong> <strong>Level</strong> 3 <strong>BTEC</strong> <strong>Nationals</strong> <strong>in</strong> <strong>Health</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Social</strong> <strong>Care</strong>– Issue 1 – February 2007 © <strong>Edexcel</strong> Limited 2007

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