MODULE SIX
AIM To understand the causes and spread of infection and be able to apply the principles of infection prevention and control
OBJECTIVES To understand roles and responsibilities in the prevention and control of infections To understand systems and procedures relating to the control of infections To understand the importance of risk assessment
Risk assessment It is a legal requirement that risk assessments are carried out. Risk assessment in relation to the prevention and control of infections is about micro-organisms and anything that supports their growth
What is a Hazard? SOMETHING THAT COULD POTENTIALLY CAUSE HARM ENVIRONMENT PEOPLE
What is a Risk IS THE LIKELIHOOD OF A HAZARD BEING REALISED HIGH MEDIUM LOW
Dealing with Hazards and Risks CONTROLMEASURE
That is Risk Assessment? HAZARDASSESSCONTROL
Outbreaks Poor practice Action that should have been taken to prevent outbreak Action that should be taken to contain the outbreak Consequences of outbreak