 List the three main micro-organisms  Name three standard precautions for hygiene

 Fungi  Viruses  Bacteria  Washing hands correctly  Using protective equipment  Safely dispose of all waste

Used dressing – clinical waste Method of disposal Yellow bags that are clearly labelled with contents and location. This waste is incinerated Needle – syringes, cannulas (sharps) Method of disposal Yellow sharp box, never put sharps into any other type of container. The sharps box is firmly sealed and is incinerated Body fluids – urine, vomit, blood, sputum, faeces Method of disposal Flushed down sluice drain. The area will need to be cleaned and disinfected Soiled linen – bed linen. Dressings, clothing Method of disposal Red bags sent directly to the laundry. The bags will disintegrate in the wash. If handled, gloves must be worn. Recycled instruments and equipment – operating equipment Method of disposal Blue bags to be return to the central sterilization services Department (CSSD) to be recycled and sterilised.

 List all the correct precautions  Blood bourn viruses are › HEPATITIS B › HEPATITIS C › HIV What does this mean?

Case study  Norman works in a retirement home where he cares for adults who have had amputations or who have other medical conditions that require care. Most of the clients are unable to look after themselves. Norman is responsible for other care professionals and must make sure that they follow all the polices for handling waste correctly. 1. List two points that should be considered when carrying out a general clean of a client’s bedroom 2. Explain the difference between disinfecting and sterilising 3. Norman is teaching the care professional how to handle spillage of blood. What advice should Norman give? 4. Norman has to dispose of the following how should it be done? 1. Blood-covered dressing 2. Urine soiled linen 3. Sharps