2. Health is one of the most important facet in
everyone’s life. Every individual nowadays are very
conscious when it comes to maintaining a healthy
body. Part of the daily routine of a healthy person is to
protect himself/herself from any disease by being
aware of their food intake, having their daily
exercises, and protecting themselves from all types
of microorganisms which can be a source of infection.
3. WHAT IS INFECTION?
Infection– can be defined as the growth of
microorganism in our body which may cause disorder
and may affect the different parts of our body. In
order to maintain the well being of a client,
controlling the transmission of any communicable
diseases must be applied in any home care
institution.
4. InfectionControl– is a method of protecting an
individual or a client from the spread of a disease.
There are policies and procedures to be done on
controlling the transmission of an infection from one
person to another.
Policy– means a rule or strategy which is applicable
in controlling the infection from spreading.
Hazard– a risk which can put the life of an individual
into harm or danger.
5. HOW DO WE KNOW IF SOMEBODY IS IN
DANGER?
The danger infection must be foreseeable before you
can assess the risk of infection in any workplace. If
the hazard was identified, you must list down the
safety procedures needed to avoid or control the
infection.
6. WHAT DO YOU MEAN BY INFECTION
RISK ASSESSMENT?
Infection Risk Assessment – is a process of
checking the hazards or harm present or
which can be seen in any workplace. It can
also be defined as finding the signs and
symptoms of infection in a patient or client.
To control the continuous growth and spread
of infection, different policies and procedures
must be followed.
7. Here are some of the policies and procedures in
controlling the spread of infection:
1. Effective hand washing
2. Use of personal protective equipment
3. Accurate and efficient method of
maintaining clients personal hygiene and their
equipment.
4. Proper handling and disposal of waste
material.
5. Practice of infection control both from the
environment and the human being.
8. WHAT IS HANDWASHING?
Hand washing – is one of the most
important of controlling the spread of
infection if it was done in an appropriate
manner.
9. Basically proper hand washing should be
performed:
1. Before and after an interaction or touching
the client.
2. Before and after taking a meal
3. After using the comfort room and after using
the bed pan for the client.
4. Proper handling and disposal of waste
material.
5. Practice of infection control both from the
environment and the human being.
