A3: 3 - Protecting Service Users, Staff and Volunteers From Infection

Question 1

What must all staff and volunteers working in care environments maintain?

Answer 1

working in care environments require all staff and volunteers to ensure that they maintain a clean hygienic working environment

Question 2

Why must all staff and volunteers working in care environments ensure that they maintain a clean hygienic working environment?

Answer 2

working in care environments require all staff and volunteers to ensure that they maintain a clean hygienic working environment to minimise the risk of passing on infection

Question 3

How do you keep yourself and others safe from infection?

Answer 3

in order to keep yourself and others safe from infection, you must ensure that you are familiar with the policies and procedures for your setting to minimise the spread of infection

Question 4

What are some of the procedures involved in minimising the spread of infection?

Answer 4

• handwashing
• alcohol hand rubs
• safe handling and disposal of sharp objects
• keeping soiled and clean laundry separate
• wearing protective gloves
• cleaning equipment according to guidelines
• wearing protective clothing