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Be able to work in ways to prevent and control the spread of infection
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Reading Materials
Find and read the policies and procedures for infection control, the use of PPE, and cleanliness for your setting.
‘Infection prevention and control: quick guide for care workers’ on the Department of Health and Social Care website
‘National infection prevention and control manual’ by NHS England
‘How to wash your hands’ from the NHS
‘COVID-19 supplement to the infection prevention and control resource for adult social care’ from the Department of Health and Social Care
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Good Practice Example
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Evidence Opportunities
Extended Learning
Click to read ‘Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)’ on the NHS website.
Handwashing is the single most important way to prevent the spread of infection. This Policy is one of the ‘Standard infection control precautions’ (SICPs) referred to by NHS England and NHS Improvement. Click to read ‘Hand hygiene policy for domiciliary care staff’.
This section of the Active Social Care Limited website is on ‘The ways in which our own health and hygiene may pose a risk to others’.
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