Topic 4 - Personal Hygiene Flashcards
1
Q
Give 6 personal hygiene measures
A
Hair tied back/covered Open wounds covered No jewellery No nail polish Appropriate protective clothing Appropriate hand washing routine Regular showing and hair washing Regular brushing of teeth Appropriate use and disposal of tissue/wipes
2
Q
How do safety procedures reduce spread of infection
A
Stops other objects touching food that will be consumed so bacteria cannot transfer
Wipes remove bacteria and when disposed of it will not be left to spread back on to surfaces
3
Q
Give 10 safety procedures in a care setting
A
Emergency procedures Equipment considerations Moving and handling techniques Checking external entrances Monitoring of keys Security pads on doors Window locks Door locks Reporting concerns to lime managers Identifying staff Receiving and monitoring visitors External cctv Visitor sign in/out books Visitor badges Security staff/guards Alarms CRB checks on workers
4
Q
Identify 3 ways individuals are protected by
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Reducing spread of infection
Reducing risk and danger by carrying our risk assessments
Procedures to prevent accidents such as training programs
5
Q
Give the 4 ways to prevent spread of infection
A
High standards of hygiene
Use protective clothing
Following health and safety procedures
Learning and using hand washing correctly
