Health and Social Care Lesson objective – to learn how hygiene systems are implemented in the care setting -

Starter

List the three main micro-organisms Name three standard precautions for

hygiene

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Fungi Viruses Bacteria Washing hands correctly Using protective equipment Safely dispose of all waste

How do you think hazardous waste is disposed in the care setting?

Used dressing – clinical wasteMethod of disposal

Yellow bags that are clearly labelled with contents and

location.This waste is incinerated

Needle – syringes, cannulas (sharps)

Method of disposalYellow sharp box, never put sharps

into any other type of container. The sharps box is firmly sealed

and is incinerated

Body fluids – urine, vomit, blood, sputum, faeces

Method of disposalFlushed down sluice drain. The

area will need to be cleaned and disinfected

Soiled linen – bed linen. Dressings, clothingMethod of disposal

Red bags sent directly to the laundry. The bags will

disintegrate in the wash. If handled, gloves must be worn.

Recycled instruments and equipment – operating equipmentMethod of disposal

Blue bags to be return to the central sterilization services

Department (CSSD) to be recycled and sterilised.

What must the care-worker do when disposing of waste?

List all the correct precautions Blood bourn viruses are

› HEPATITIS B› HEPATITIS C› HIV

What does this mean?

Policies must be in place Case study Norman works in a retirement home where he cares for adults who

have had amputations or who have other medical conditions that require care. Most of the clients are unable to look after themselves. Norman is responsible for other care professionals and must make sure that they follow all the polices for handling waste correctly.

1. List two points that should be considered when carrying out a general clean of a client’s bedroom

2. Explain the difference between disinfecting and sterilising3. Norman is teaching the care professional how to handle

spillage of blood. What advice should Norman give?4. Norman has to dispose of the following how should it be

done?1. Blood-covered dressing2. Urine soiled linen3. Sharps