Infection control is preventing the spread of infectious organisms and managing infections if and when they occur. Within a health facility, staff are trained in infection control practice’s including precautions to minimise the risk of infection. This assignment will look at the Enrolled Nurse’s knowledge on infection control and the way in which infection control information is distributed to all in staff in the clinical area. As an Infection Control Representative the Enrolled nurse will possess knowledge on standard and additional precautions, hand washing technique, handling contaminated equipment, personal protective equipment, risk control measures and infection control practices.
The Australian Guidelines for the Prevention and
The Australian Guidelines for the Prevention and