Roles and Responsibilities – Level 2 Health and Social Care BTEC Revision

Roles and Responsibilities in Infection Control

Maintain personal hygiene by washing hands thoroughly, cleaning shared personal items, and avoiding close contact if infected.
Understand the signs and symptoms of infections and take necessary precautions or seek medical help.
Follow protocols given by health professionals while under treatment, like prescribed medication, subsequent check-ups, and isolation.

Perform risk assessments to identify potential sources of infections.
Implement infection prevention and control measures including hand hygiene, use of personal protective equipment, and managing sharps safely.
Provide guidance and training to other staff and service users for infection control.
Monitor and ensure that the implementation of policies and procedures related to infection control is taking place regularly.

Develop, update and enforce infection control policies that comply with national regulations and guidelines.
Educate and train employees on the importance of infection control and on the safe techniques to limit the spread of infections.
Ensure the availability of clean and sterile equipment as well as personal protective equipment for staff and service-users.
Organize regular audits of infection prevention and control practices and ensure rectification of identified issues.

Establish national regulations and guidelines for infection prevention and control.
Carry out inspections to ensure regulations are being enforced, and take necessary action in case of non-compliance.
Provide support and resources to health and social care organisations to help them improve infection prevention and control practices.
Communicate and collaborate with international counterparts to monitor and manage global infection threats.

Conduct research to understand infection trends and effective control measures.
Monitor and control outbreaks of infectious diseases, and guide relevant stakeholders during these situations.
Communicate risk and prevention information to the public, organizations, and professionals.