What should be included in an infection prevention control plan?

The plan must address the decontaminating and disinfection of environmental surfaces and reusable equipment, protection of clean and sterile instruments from contamination, the safe handling and disposal of needles, ensuring that standard precautions and aseptic techniques are utilized during all body art procedures.

What is an infection control plan?

An Infection Control Plan was written based on the risks identified in the Exposure Risk Assessment. The ICP outlines the roles and responsibilities of those responsible for implementing the various controls that have been put in place to reduce the risk of COVID-19 transmission in the workplace.

How do hospitals control infection?

Standard precautions for infection prevention and control should be included in every hospital program and should include:

  1. hand hygiene.
  2. the use of personal protective equipment.
  3. the safe use and disposal of sharps.
  4. reprocessing of reusable medical equipment and instruments.
  5. routine environmental cleaning.

What must a body artist do before applying a disinfectant to a work surface?

Cleaning is the first step in removing viruses and bacteria from equipment. Reusable tools and equipment should first be washed before being sterilized. If washing tools manually, piercers and tattooists should use a brush or similar tool whenever possible.

What is the most effective way to prevent infection?

Proper hand washing is the most effective way to prevent the spread of infections in hospitals. If you are a patient, don’t be afraid to remind friends, family and health care providers to wash their hands before getting close to you. Other steps health care workers can take include: Covering coughs and sneezes.

What is an infection control risk assessment?

An infection control risk assessment (ICRA) is a systematic process that determines level of risk to patients and defines controls to reduce risk. The purpose of the risk assessment is to identify the effects of the construction or renovation activities on air and water quality.

What are the 5 moments of hand hygiene?

On this page:

  • The 5 Moments.
  • Moment 1 – before touching a patient.
  • Moment 2 – before a procedure.
  • Moment 3 – after a procedure or body fluid exposure risk.
  • Moment 4 – after touching a patient.
  • Moment 5 – after touching a patient’s surroundings.