Question

URGENT: Question-related individual support(age care)

1. What should you do if you identify any hazards, risks or client-related risk factors in the workplace?

2. How can you follow safe work practices for infection control?

3. What is the procedure for “after exposure” to blood or other body substances?

4. How can you remain current with the information required for safety in the workplace?

5.Plan your own safe work practices then answer the following questions:

1. How can you maintain your knowledge of current safe work practices?
2. What levels of stress can you have and what would you do to reduce these stress levels?
3. Who could you set up debriefing sessions with to address your needs?

Answer 1

1.In case of any hazards, risks or client related risk factors in the workplace the following has to be done

• Immediately remove the victim or person from the hazardous environment
• Assess the risk to identify the hazards and root cause to find a solution
• Initiate risk control program

2.Some of the ways to follow safe work practice for infection control are

• Periodic and regular disinfection of the equipment ,devices ,workplace to remove microorganisms
• Following hand hygiene
• Use of PPE where ever necessary
• Isolation technique
• Infection control practice

3.The after exposure to blood and body fluids are

• Wash the site with soap and water thoroughly
• In case of any abrasion or cuts, inform to the immediate supervisor for post exposure prophylaxis
• Send blood sample of the client for any infectious disease as per the organization protocol
• Meanwhile take TT and follow orders given by the provider of PEP team

4.The best way to remain current with information are

• Attend continuing medical education or nursing education program regularly
• Gather information from the trusted website for recent updates and latest advancement in medicine