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HLTIN301C

HLTIN301C. Comply with infection control policies and procedures in health work. TOPIC 7: Risk assessment. Define risk assessment: why is it important? should be considered in the context of a wider risk management programme for the health /care facility

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HLTIN301C

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  1. HLTIN301C Comply with infection control policies and procedures in health work

  2. TOPIC 7: Risk assessment • Define risk assessment: • why is it important? • should be considered in the context of a wider risk management programme for the health /care facility • should include identification and documentation of activities that put clients and staff at risk; significant infectious agents; routes of transmission.

  3. TOPIC 8: Sharps • Sharps: • definition • examples in health e.g. forceps, probes, stitch cutters, scissors.

  4. Sharps containers specifications: • • structure • • colour • • placement • • labels • • use

  5. Sharps injuries: • what are they? • how can they be dealt with? • how can they be prevented?

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