The document discusses standard precautions for infection control including hand hygiene, protective equipment, immunization, aseptic technique, and management of sharps, spills, linen and waste. It notes that hepatitis B vaccination is mandatory, while other vaccinations are recommended or as needed based on risk assessment. Guidelines for infection control and the infectious diseases policy can be found online.

1. Today’s Lecture Context:  Environmental Safety  Infection  Standard Precautions Specific Skills/Info:  Hand Hygiene  Gloves  Sterile Gloving  Nursing Skills Laboratory Guidelines

2. Who has an Infection?

3. Standard Precautions Standard Work Practices Minimum Requirements Protect Patients & Healthcare Workers

4. Standard Precautions Hand Hygiene Protective Equipment prn Immunisation Aseptic Technique Management of Sharps, Spills, Linen & Waste Routine Cleaning

5. Infectious Diseases Policy www.jcu.edu.au/fmhms/idp/index.htm GROUP ONE: VACCINATION MANDATORY Hepatitis B GROUP TWO: VACCINATION RECOMMENDED GROUP THREE: VACCINATION AS NEEDED BASED ON RISK ASSESSMENT school highly recommends Mantoux

6. Today’s Lecture Context:  Environmental Safety  Infection  Standard Precautions Specific Skills/Info:  Hand Hygiene  Gloves  Sterile Gloving  Nursing Skills Laboratory Guidelines