Business Management Quiz 5

In order to prevent the spread of infection you need to know how harmful organisms (pathogens) can get into the body. Describe the three main ways of how an infection can get into the body

Workers have an important role in preventing infection spread, not only because they can spread pathogens between individuals but also because they can host or carry a pathogen. Therefore workers should practise good personal and hand hygiene. Think of someone you support and use three examples to explain how your own health or hygiene might pose a risk to this individual. Think about the following in your answer: 

• Illness 
• Clothing 
• Personal Hygiene 
• Skin Health 
• Hand Hygiene

The law says workers should be provided with the correct materials and equipment to protect them from injury and, as far as possible, from the risk of infection while at work. List five examples of common types of personal protective
clothing (PPE), equipment and procedures and how and when to use them

Handling infected waste and soiled linen in agreed ways can help to prevent the spread of pathogens. Explain how to deal with soiled linen and clinical waste in a safe way. You must list:

• Actions to prevent the spread of pathogens when handling soiled linen
• Actions to prevent the spread of pathogens when disposing of clinical waste