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Why is maintaining personal hygiene important? - Answer Because there are lots of
opportunities for bacteria to spread in a setting, so infection can spread very easily to all
the individuals who visit the setting.
What are some measures of personal hygiene? - Answer -Hair tied back or covered
-Regular brushing of teeth
-Appropriate protective clothing
-Open wounds covered
-Regular showering and hair washing
-Appropriate use and disposal of tissues and antiseptic wipes
-No jewellery or nail polish
-Correct hand-washing routines
How do personal hygiene measures protect individuals? - Answer It can prevent the
transfer or spread of bacteria, and the individual would be carrying less bacteria so it
reduces the opportunity to spread infection.
Why are correct hand-washing routines important to protect individuals? - Answer
Because they can destroy the bacteria on the hands and arms.
What are barrier methods of personal hygiene and why are they important to protect
individuals? - Answer Disposable gloves, aprons and covering open wounds are good
ways to reduce and prevent the transfer of bacteria and spread of infection.
Why should we not wear jewellery? - Answer Because they create places to house
bacteria which can spread easily.
Why should we not wear nail polish? - Answer Because it can flake off and contaminate
food or a wound.
Why must we tie back or cover our hair? - Answer So that it does not drop into any food
and contaminate it with any bacteria present.
What are some types of safety procedures or measures? - Answer -Emergency
procedures
-Equipment considerations
-Moving and handling techniques
What emergency procedures should all care settings have? - Answer Fires, bomb
scares, and intruders (shutdowns). There should be regular drills or practices, and
signs, so all practitioners and service users know what to do and where to go.
Practitioners should be aware of their role in each emergency situation.
What are some fire safety measures? - Answer -Fire safety notices that are visible
throughout the setting
-Signs indicating fire doors and assembly points
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-Fire doors kept clear
-A fire extinguisher available at each exit
-A fire blanket in kitchen areas
What are some equipment considerations? - Answer -Staff training for specialist
equipment
-Specialist equipment available that is fit for purpose
-Regular equipment checks
-A reporting system for damaged or faulty equipment
-A replacement system for older, worn out or broken equipment
Why is staff training for specialist equipment important? - Answer So that staff know
how to use it correctly and safely.
Why is specialist equipment that is fit for purpose important? - Answer So that the
correct equipment is provided for the task and risk of injury is reduced.
Why are regular equipment checks important? - Answer So that potentially dangerous
or damaged equipment is never used or ignored.
Why is a reporting system for damaged or faulty equipment important? - Answer So that
the damaged equipment can be taken out of use quickly and risk of injury can be
reduced.
Why is a replacement system for older, worn out or broken equipment important? -
Answer So that a good standard of safe equipment is maintained.
What are some scenarios in which moving and handling techniques must be used? -
Answer -Assisting an older person or an individual with a physical disability to get out of
bed or into a bath
-Transfer from bed to chair
-Moving and handling objects such as shopping bags
-Use of hoists when bathing or getting out of bed
How do moving and handling techniques protect care workers? - Answer -They give
staff guidance on good practice, so they will be aware of correct positions to be in when
using equipment
-The environment and equipment will always be risk assessed
-Risk assessments will identify how many people are needed to use certain equipment
-Prevents injury to care workers
-Helps care workers to do their job correctly as it results in a safer environment
-Develops confidence in the care worker so they go about their practice more safely
-Protects them from accusations of abuse as correct procedures have been followed
How do moving and handling techniques protect service users? - Answer -Prevents
injury
Why is maintaining personal hygiene important? - Answer Because there are lots of
opportunities for bacteria to spread in a setting, so infection can spread very easily to all
the individuals who visit the setting.
What are some measures of personal hygiene? - Answer -Hair tied back or covered
-Regular brushing of teeth
-Appropriate protective clothing
-Open wounds covered
-Regular showering and hair washing
-Appropriate use and disposal of tissues and antiseptic wipes
-No jewellery or nail polish
-Correct hand-washing routines
How do personal hygiene measures protect individuals? - Answer It can prevent the
transfer or spread of bacteria, and the individual would be carrying less bacteria so it
reduces the opportunity to spread infection.
Why are correct hand-washing routines important to protect individuals? - Answer
Because they can destroy the bacteria on the hands and arms.
What are barrier methods of personal hygiene and why are they important to protect
individuals? - Answer Disposable gloves, aprons and covering open wounds are good
ways to reduce and prevent the transfer of bacteria and spread of infection.
Why should we not wear jewellery? - Answer Because they create places to house
bacteria which can spread easily.
Why should we not wear nail polish? - Answer Because it can flake off and contaminate
food or a wound.
Why must we tie back or cover our hair? - Answer So that it does not drop into any food
and contaminate it with any bacteria present.
What are some types of safety procedures or measures? - Answer -Emergency
procedures
-Equipment considerations
-Moving and handling techniques
What emergency procedures should all care settings have? - Answer Fires, bomb
scares, and intruders (shutdowns). There should be regular drills or practices, and
signs, so all practitioners and service users know what to do and where to go.
Practitioners should be aware of their role in each emergency situation.
What are some fire safety measures? - Answer -Fire safety notices that are visible
throughout the setting
-Signs indicating fire doors and assembly points
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-Fire doors kept clear
-A fire extinguisher available at each exit
-A fire blanket in kitchen areas
What are some equipment considerations? - Answer -Staff training for specialist
equipment
-Specialist equipment available that is fit for purpose
-Regular equipment checks
-A reporting system for damaged or faulty equipment
-A replacement system for older, worn out or broken equipment
Why is staff training for specialist equipment important? - Answer So that staff know
how to use it correctly and safely.
Why is specialist equipment that is fit for purpose important? - Answer So that the
correct equipment is provided for the task and risk of injury is reduced.
Why are regular equipment checks important? - Answer So that potentially dangerous
or damaged equipment is never used or ignored.
Why is a reporting system for damaged or faulty equipment important? - Answer So that
the damaged equipment can be taken out of use quickly and risk of injury can be
reduced.
Why is a replacement system for older, worn out or broken equipment important? -
Answer So that a good standard of safe equipment is maintained.
What are some scenarios in which moving and handling techniques must be used? -
Answer -Assisting an older person or an individual with a physical disability to get out of
bed or into a bath
-Transfer from bed to chair
-Moving and handling objects such as shopping bags
-Use of hoists when bathing or getting out of bed
How do moving and handling techniques protect care workers? - Answer -They give
staff guidance on good practice, so they will be aware of correct positions to be in when
using equipment
-The environment and equipment will always be risk assessed
-Risk assessments will identify how many people are needed to use certain equipment
-Prevents injury to care workers
-Helps care workers to do their job correctly as it results in a safer environment
-Develops confidence in the care worker so they go about their practice more safely
-Protects them from accusations of abuse as correct procedures have been followed
How do moving and handling techniques protect service users? - Answer -Prevents
injury
