Title & Code of Module: Infection Prevention & Control 5N3734
Assessment Technique: Skills Demonstration
Weighting: 40%
Title: Demonstration of skills required to minimise spread of infection
Guidelines:
(This assesses learning outcomes 9, 11)
In a series of 4 Skills Demonstrations carried out in the workplace or in a simulated environment, candidates will be assessed in the following areas:
Hand Washing procedures and application of Hand Gel – demonstration to tutor for assessment
Donning & Doffing gloves – demonstration to tutor for assessment
Correct Disposal Of Sharps – verbal assessment to tutor + WRITTEN EVIDENCE ☠please tick
Responding appropriately and following protocol in dealing with a sharps injury - verbal assessment to tutor + WRITTEN EVIDENCE ☠please tick
Learners must provide WRITTEN EVIDENCE for number 3 & 4 –
if not submitted 50% of marks deducted for these skills
Evidence of effective planning and preparation for the tasks – 10 Marks
Evidence of implementation of correct health and safety protocols– 10 Marks
Implementation of correct procedures– 10 Marks
Correct Documentation/Reporting– 10 Marks
NOTE:
The information given should not reveal the identity of the individual, the workplace, colleagues involved or yourself i.e. confidentiality of all concerned MUST be maintained.
Issue Date: |       | Submission date: |       |
Learners Name (PRINT): |       |
I confirm that this is my own original work. I have enclosed written evidence for number 3+4 ☠(please tick) |
Signed:
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Prior to undertaking any activity delegated to the learner by the Registered nurse, the learner must explain and obtain agreement/consent from the individual where possible/relevant. The activity must be discussed with the individual based on their individual needs. Health Care Assistant must orientate her/him self by reading the documentation related to the activity, manual handling documentation and any risks associated with the activity to gain knowledge to ensure safe practice.
HAND WASHING PROCEDURES AND APPLICATION OF HAND GEL
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| Marks Available | Marks Awarded |
1 | Hand Preparation |
2.5 marks
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2. | Evidence of implementation of correct health and safety protocols Fingernails kept short No excess splashing of water No touching of taps or sink throughout procedure Correct disposal of paper towel
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2.5 marks |
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3. | Implementation of correct procedure of using hand soap and hand gel Rub right palm over back of left hand with interlaced fingers Rub left palm over back of right hand with interlaced fingers Rub palm to palm with interlaced fingers Rub back of fingers to opposing palms with fingers interlaced Rotational rubbing of left thumb clasped in right palm Rotational rubbing of right thumb clasped in left palm Rotational rubbing backwards and forwards with clasped fingers of right hand in left palm Rotational rubbing backwards and forwards with clasped fingers of left hand in right palm Rinse soap with water using correct technique Wash hands for 20 seconds
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2.5 marks |
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4 | Correct Documentation/Reporting |
2.5 marks |
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Marks available Marks Awarded | 10 //////////////////// |
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Assessors Signature _____________________________
Date completed ________________________________
Donning & Doffing Gloves
| Marks Available | Marks Awarded |
Evidence of effective planning and preparation for the task Accurate knowledge about the purpose of wearing gloves
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2.5
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Evidence of implementation of correct health and safety protocols
Correct size of gloves chosen
Awareness that hand hygiene must still be practiced
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1.0
1.5
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Implementation of correct procedures
Correct technique donning gloves
Correct procedure in doffing gloves
Carry out hand hygiene after glove removal
Accurate knowledge in the disposal of gloves and relevant PPE
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0.5
0.5
0.5
1.0 |
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Correct Documentation/Reporting
Correct verbal and written reporting completed
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2.5 |
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Marks available Marks Awarded | 10 //////////////////// |
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Assessors Signature
Date
Correct Disposal Of Sharps
| Marks Available | Marks Awarded |
Evidence of effective planning and preparation for the task Accurate knowledge about urgency in dealing disposal of all sharps immediately Accurately can identify four types of medical and domestic sharps
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1.5
1.0 |
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Evidence of implementation of correct health and safety protocols Correct Personal Protective clothing is selected
Correct Sharps disposal container positioned beside the sharp item
Sharps container stored in upright position with lid closed over but not locked
Correct disposal of sharps ensuring safe handling technique throughout and awareness that Needles should not be re-capped, bent, broken or disassembled
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0.5
0.5
0.5
1.0 |
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Implementation of correct procedures
Used sharps should be carefully discarded into designated sharps containers at the point of use
Awareness that Syringes and needles should be disposed of as a single unit only by registered general nurses
Sharps boxes should be securely stored out of reach of clients, visitors and children following use
When sharps box ¾ full to line on sharps container, sharps box locked, tagged and labelled and stored for waste collection in designated area. Replacement sharps box put in place for use
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0.5
0.5
1.5
0.5 |
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Correct Documentation/Reporting Correct verbal and written reporting completed
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2.5 |
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Marks available Marks Awarded | 10 //////////////////// |
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Assessors Signature
Date
4.RESPONDING APPROPRIATELY AND FOLLOWING PROTOCOL IN DEALING WITH A SHARPS INJURY
| Marks Available | Marks Awarded |
Evidence of effective planning and preparation for the task
Accurate knowledge about urgency in dealing a sharps injury
Aware of correct safety procedure of bleed, wash, cover and report to Nurse/Supervisor on duty who is alerted immediately of injury
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1.0
1.5 |
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Evidence of implementation of correct health and safety protocols
Aware of local guideline/policy & procedures on the management of needle stick injuries and blood and body fluid exposure
Sharp item is removed using safe disposal of sharp protocol |
1.0
1.5
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Implementation of correct procedures
Report immediately to Nurse in Charge/ Supervisor
First Aid is administered by Nurse in charge/ On Duty First Aider
Awareness that Risk assessment and screening of source patient (if known) is conducted
Medical treatment is sought for commencement of assessment
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0.5
1.0
0.5
0.5 |
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Correct Documentation/Reporting
Correct verbal and written reporting completed
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2.5 |
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Marks available Marks Awarded | 10 //////////////////// |
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Assessors Signature
Date
