Infection Control and Safety

Description

Demonstration of knowledge of the chain of infection; implementation of proper infection control measures; responding to safety hazards and unsafe situations.

Objectifs

• Chain of infection/disease transmission
  • Understand what an infection is and how it spreads
  • Recognize the potential and importance of healthcare-associated infections for clients
  • Outline what standard precautions are and when to use them
  • Understand the basic principles and practices of infection control
• Hand Washing
  • Explain how hand hygiene can promote wellness and physical health
  • Demonstrate the proper technique for washing hands or completing hand rubbing
• Personal Protection Equipment (PPE)
  • Describe what personal protective equipment is and when you would be required to use it
  • Understand the principles and practices of Transmission-based precautions and Standard Practices
  • Demonstrate donning and doffing of all personal protective equipment
• Safety Hazards & Unsafe Environmental Situations
  • Identify hazards in the work environment and how to protect themselves
  • Outline procedures for reporting hazards
  • Understand basic body mechanics and demonstrate safe lifting techniques
  • Explain how to take action in emergencies
• Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS)
  • Follow the standard WHMIS training per local and provincial standards