21 The principles of Infection Prevention and Control 
21: The principles of Infection Prevention and Control L/501/6737
1.1 Explain employees’ roles and responsibilities in relation to the prevention and control of infection
All the staff needs to be sure that they do all they can to keep the workplace safe and follow the given rules and procedures.
As employees we need to follow the procedures regarding health and safety and other that concern the prevention of infection. We need to wear aprons and gloves when dealing with individuals. We need to know how to use them also, and what to do if they are faulty, or not suitable. We need to look after our personal hygiene, too. This is very important in order not to spread the infection.
1.2 Explain employers’ responsibilities in relation to the prevention and control of infection
The employer needs to provide the staff with the right, suitable PPE. The staff also needs to be trained on the use of it. The employer needs to be sure that the procedures and the regulations the organization follows are good and evaluated regularly and that the work place in general is safe.
2.1 Outline current legislation and regulatory body standards, which are relevant to the prevention and control of infection
There is many current regulation and regulatory body standards, which are relevant to the prevention and control of infection but most of them relate to infection prevention and control come under the Health and Safety at Work Act; this act is about ensuring a safe work place for employers, employees and members of the public by minimising accidents at work. Also there is The Food Safety Act and its aim is to ensure safe practices for food to avoid contamination and spreading of infection. It also gives information on serving, storing and disposal of food. Others are: the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health; the Reporting of Injury; Disease and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations
2.2 Describe local and organizational policies relevant to the prevention and control of
1.1 Explain employees’ roles and responsibilities in relation to the prevention and control of infection
All the staff needs to be sure that they do all they can to keep the workplace safe and follow the given rules and procedures.
As employees we need to follow the procedures regarding health and safety and other that concern the prevention of infection. We need to wear aprons and gloves when dealing with individuals. We need to know how to use them also, and what to do if they are faulty, or not suitable. We need to look after our personal hygiene, too. This is very important in order not to spread the infection.
1.2 Explain employers’ responsibilities in relation to the prevention and control of infection
The employer needs to provide the staff with the right, suitable PPE. The staff also needs to be trained on the use of it. The employer needs to be sure that the procedures and the regulations the organization follows are good and evaluated regularly and that the work place in general is safe.
2.1 Outline current legislation and regulatory body standards, which are relevant to the prevention and control of infection
There is many current regulation and regulatory body standards, which are relevant to the prevention and control of infection but most of them relate to infection prevention and control come under the Health and Safety at Work Act; this act is about ensuring a safe work place for employers, employees and members of the public by minimising accidents at work. Also there is The Food Safety Act and its aim is to ensure safe practices for food to avoid contamination and spreading of infection. It also gives information on serving, storing and disposal of food. Others are: the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health; the Reporting of Injury; Disease and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations
2.2 Describe local and organizational policies relevant to the prevention and control of