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Infection control is reducing the spread of germs. Family members who are ill or frail are most vulnerable to germs and infection and could become more ill. Without good infection control, you could become ill too.
As a family caregiver, you naturally want to
keep the home environment as safe and germ-free as possible. Infection
control is vital, especially when caring for family members who are ill
or frail because they are most vulnerable to infection by germs.
Learn how to reduce the spread of germs, perform proper hand hygiene,
use personal protective equipment and maintain healthy home conditions.
Topics include: • Germs and how they are spread • The importance of hand hygiene • Using Personal Protective Equipment • Bloodborne pathogens • Disposal of hazardous wastes • Personal hygiene • Housecleaning and laundry procedures • Signs and symptoms of an infection
Length: 26 minutes
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