1. MODULE FOUR

2. AIM To understand the causes and spread of infection and be able to apply the principles of infection prevention and control

3. OBJECTIVES To understand the correct use of personal protective equipment

4. HOW TO BREAK THE CHAIN CORRECT PERSONAL HYGIENE PRACTICE CORRECT CLEANING AND DECONTAMINATION PRACTICE CORRECT WASTE MANAGEMENT PRACTICE PREVENTION CONTROL CONTAINMENT

5. ppe Gloves Worn for physical contact with service user Contact with body fluids Specific tasks Act as a barrier only do not replace hand washing Check gloves are in tact before use Follow correct removal and disposal procedure Aprons Worn for contact with service user Contact with body fluids Act as a barrier only Change between service users and specific tasks Follow correct removal and disposal procedure

6. Masks Worn for protection when risk of transmission of micro- organisms by inhalation Eye Protection Worn for protection when risk of transmission of Micro- organisms by splashing