| 1 | Understand roles and responsibilities in the prevention and control of infections | 1.1 | Explain employees’ roles and responsibilities in relation to the prevention and control of infection |
| 1.2 | Explain employers’ responsibilities in relation to the prevention and control of infection |
| 2 | Understand legislation and policies relating to prevention and control of infections | 2.1 | Outline current legislation and regulatory body standards which are relevant to the prevention and control of infection |
| 2.2 | Describe local and organisational policies relevant to the prevention and control of infection |
| 3 | Understand systems and procedures relating to the prevention and control of infections | 3.1 | Describe procedures and systems relevant to the prevention and control of infection |
| 3.2 | Explain the potential impact of an outbreak of infection on the individual and the organisation |
| 4 | Understand the importance of risk assessment in relation to the prevention and control of infections | 4.1 | Define the term risk |
| 4.2 | Outline potential risks of infection within the workplace |
| 4.3 | Describe the process of carrying out a risk assessment |
| 4.4 | Explain the importance of carrying out a risk assessment |
| 5 | Understand the importance of using Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) in the prevention and control of infections | 5.1 | Demonstrate correct use of PPE |
| 5.2 | Describe different types of PPE |
| 5.3 | Explain the reasons for use of PPE |
| 5.4 | State current relevant regulations and legislation relating to PPE |
| 5.5 | Describe employees’ responsibilities regarding the use of PPE |
| 5.6 | Describe employers’ responsibilities regarding the use of PPE |
| 5.7 | Describe the correct practice in the application and removal of PPE |
| 5.8 | Describe the correct procedure for disposal of used PPE |
| 6 | Understand the importance of good personal hygiene in the prevention and control of infections | 6.1 | Describe the key principles of good personal hygiene |
| 6.2 | Demonstrate good hand washing technique |
| 6.3 | Describe the correct sequence for hand washing |
| 6.4 | Explain when and why hand washing should be carried out |
| 6.5 | Describe the types of products that should be used for hand washing |
| 6.6 | Describe correct procedures that relate to skincare |
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