1 / 10

Infection_Risks_10_Slides_Presentation

A detailed presentation on infection risks, hazards, transmission modes, and prevention strategies in disability support work.

Yvonne28
Download Presentation

Infection_Risks_10_Slides_Presentation

An Image/Link below is provided (as is) to download presentation Download Policy: Content on the Website is provided to you AS IS for your information and personal use and may not be sold / licensed / shared on other websites without getting consent from its author. Content is provided to you AS IS for your information and personal use only. Download presentation by click this link. While downloading, if for some reason you are not able to download a presentation, the publisher may have deleted the file from their server. During download, if you can't get a presentation, the file might be deleted by the publisher.

E N D

Presentation Transcript

  1. Infection Risks and Hazards in Disability Support Work • Prepared by: [Your Name] • This presentation outlines infection hazards, modes of transmission, and control measures in disability support work.

  2. Introduction • Disability support work involves close personal contact, hygiene assistance, and shared spaces. • These activities increase infection risks for both workers and clients. • Aim: To identify hazards, explain transmission modes, and apply correct terminology.

  3. Common Infection Risks • - Bloodborne pathogens: HIV, Hepatitis B & C • - Respiratory infections: Influenza, COVID-19, Tuberculosis • - Gastrointestinal infections: Norovirus, Salmonella • - Skin infections: MRSA, Scabies, fungal conditions • - Zoonotic infections: From therapy animals

  4. Workplace Hazards • - Handling body fluids (urine, saliva, vomit, blood) • - Assisting with personal hygiene (bathing, toileting) • - Shared equipment (utensils, mobility aids, bedding) • - Inadequate cleaning or poor waste disposal • - Close contact in group homes or community settings

  5. Contact Transmission • - Direct contact: touching wounds, skin-to-skin contact • - Indirect contact: contaminated surfaces or equipment

  6. Droplet and Airborne Transmission • - Droplet: coughing, sneezing, droplets travel up to 1–2 metres • - Airborne: tiny particles remain suspended in the air (e.g., TB, measles)

  7. Fecal-Oral and Vector-Borne Transmission • - Fecal-oral: ingestion of pathogens via contaminated hands, food, or water • - Vector-borne: insect bites (rare in disability support work)

  8. Preventive Measures • - Hand hygiene (soap & water or alcohol rub) • - Use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) • - Standard and transmission-based precautions • - Safe food handling practices • - Proper waste disposal and cleaning of high-touch surfaces

  9. Importance of Correct Terminology • - Ensures clear communication with colleagues and healthcare professionals • - Avoids misunderstandings in infection control practices • - Reinforces compliance with safety standards and protocols

  10. Conclusion • In disability support work, infection hazards are present due to close contact, personal care, and shared environments. Common risks include bloodborne, respiratory, gastrointestinal, and skin infections. Modes of transmission include contact, droplet, airborne, fecal-oral, and vector-borne pathways. Preventive strategies such as proper hand hygiene, PPE, cleaning protocols, and adherence to infection control guidelines are essential to protect both workers and clients. Correct use of terminology ensures effective communication and safety in all infection control practices.

More Related