1. MODULE SIX

2. AIM To understand the causes and spread of infection and be able to apply the principles of infection prevention and control

3. 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

4. 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

5. What is a Hazard? SOMETHING THAT COULD POTENTIALLY CAUSE HARM ENVIRONMENT PEOPLE

6. What is a Risk IS THE LIKELIHOOD OF A HAZARD BEING REALISED HIGH MEDIUM LOW

7. Dealing with Hazards and Risks CONTROLMEASURE

8. That is Risk Assessment? HAZARDASSESSCONTROL

9. Outbreaks Poor practice Action that should have been taken to prevent outbreak Action that should be taken to contain the outbreak Consequences of outbreak