1. Infection Prevention and Control Corporate Induction 2015/16

2. Infection prevention and control

3. How to protect yourself and others Immunisation Washing hands with soap and water or alcohol hand rub Appropriate wearing of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) Outbreaks (non essential personnel) If you are ill – do not come into work

4. Hand Hygiene The single most important measure in preventing the spread of infection Bacteria cultured from a single hand print Bare Below the elbows

5. Hand-washing Technique with Soap and Water

6. Alcohol Hand Gel Not to be used when hands are : Visibly soiled (blood or body fluids) After glove wearing If contact with known/suspected Norovirus or Clostridium difficile

8. Skin Care It’s important that skin integrity is maintained, this is achieved by: Always wetting hands thoroughly prior to application of liquid soap Rinsing hands thoroughly to remove soap Drying hands carefully Always wash hands after removing gloves Applying good quality Trust approved hand cream on a regular basis

9. Hand Moisturiser If you are unable to use the Trust hand cleansing or moisturising products due to a skin condition/allergy seek advice from Occupational Health Department If you develop eczema, dermatitis or any other skin condition you must seek advice from the Occupational Health Department as soon as possible. It is important to moisturise your hands regularly: At the beginning of a shift During the shift At the end of the shift

10. Contact Dermatitis Work-related contact dermatitis is a skin disease caused by work. It is often called eczema and develops when the skin is damaged. This leads to redness, itching, swelling, blistering, flaking and cracking. The most susceptible parts of the body are the hands, followed by the forearms and face.

11. RIDDOR Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations 1995 In the event of suspected contact dermatitis the employee must advise the line manager, Occupational Health and record on the Datix System. The Occupational Health Department will inform the Health and Safety Manager where a diagnosed condition may require reporting to the HSE under RIDDOR Medical confidentiality will be maintained at all times, within the statutory obligations of the Trust.

12. Sharps Safety All staff have a responsibility to carry out safe sharp practices: Sharps safety devices are available so please use them. Do dispose of sharps at the point of use. Do not pass sharps from hand to hand Do not recap / resheath needles unless using a specific re- sheathing device Do not guide needles with fingers Do not fill the sharps container beyond the fill line Do not rely on others to dispose of sharps for you Do not reach into a sharps container Do not rush or attempt short cuts whilst using sharps or needles

13. Management of Needlestick Injuries, Human Bites or Splashes

14. Infection prevention and Control ……….. Everyone’s responsibility

15. Help and Advice... Intranet (Documents Library) – policies/procedures/documentation Email – infection.prevention@cornwall.nhs.ukinfection.prevention@cornwall.nhs.uk Call – ext: 4969 or bleep via switchboard (Mon – Fri 08:00 -16:00) Out of hours – Microbiologists via switchboard