Personal Hygiene

Question 1

name all the different types of personal hygiene measures

Answer 1

• hair tied back/covered
• open wounds covered
• no jewellery
• no nail polish
• wear appropriate protective clothing
• appropriate hand washing routines
• regular showering and hair washing
• regular brushing of teeth
• appropriate use and disposal of tissues/antiseptic wipes

Question 2

what are the safety procedures?

Answer 2

• emergency procedures ( fire, evacuate etc.)
• equipment considerations ( appropriate training etc.)
• moving and handling techniques

Question 3

name all the security measures.

Answer 3

• checking external entrances
• monitoring of keys
• security pads on doors
• window locks
• reporting of concerns to line managers
• identifying staff, receiving and monitoring visitors
• lockers for staff
• passwords for parents collecting children
• door handles and lock high up on nursery doors
• CCTV

Question 4

how are the individuals protected?

Answer 4

• methods of reducing spread of infection
• method of reducing risk/danger
• procedures to prevent accidents and promote good practise