hey iv jus done part of this question for my level 3 here some of what i write ......
Handling body fluids- In my setting I have policies and procedures that I following when cleaning or disposing bodily fluids to protect myself from harm and illness, written guidelines covering the prevention of cross-infection through the safe handling of bodily fluids (blood, urine, faeces and saliva) and other waste. When dealing with bodily waste I should ensure that:
There are designated areas for covered bins.
There are covered bins kept specifically for different types of waste, including waste items containing bodily fluids and domestic waste.
Wear personal protective equipment (PPE) gloves, aprons before dealing with a situation involving first aid treatment or bodily fluids.
Items containing bodily waste, such as nappies, dressing and used gloves, are disposed of in a sealed bag, which is then placed in a sealed bin for disposal.
Bins are emptied daily.
Wash hands well with antiseptic soap afterwards.
Cover blood with a 1% hypochlorite solution before wiping it up.
Teach children good hygiene procedures – make sure they wash their hands after going to the toilet and before eating or preparing food. Teach them to cover their mouths and noses when they cough or sneeze, and make sure they dispose dirty tissues in the bin. Also by being a good role model by doing these things to and wash my hands after wiping children’s noses.
) Good standards of hygiene are key to prevent disease and the spread of infection. Cross –infection occurs when germs are passed from one affected person or material. My setting has written guidelines covering the prevention of cross-infection through the safe handling of bodily fluids (blood, urine, faeces and saliva) and other waste. This is necessary because waste products are a source of germs. An example of this is the risk of infection from blood-borne viruses. This includes hepatitis B, hepatitis C and HIV (human immunodeficiency virus). It is recommended that all practitioners become immunised against hepatitis B. There is currently no vaccine for HIV or hepatitis C. However, the viruses can only be transmitted through an exchange of bodily fluids. Such an exchange could happen within a setting – if an infected person’s blood made contact with a practitioner’s blood through a cut or graze on the practitioner’s hand. If I follow good practice and follow guidelines and take sensible precautions, such as;
Cover any cuts and grazes on hands /arms with a waterproof dressing.
Wear personal protective equipment (PPE) gloves, aprons before dealing with a situation involving first aid treatment or bodily fluids.
Cover blood with a 1% hypochlorite solution before wiping it up.
hope this helps! HappyChild :)
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