Infection Control

Q 1. 1 - Identify the differences between: bacteria, viruses, fungi and parasites.  Bacteria are unicellular, prokaryotic microorganism found almost in all kinds of habits. Some bacteria are beneficial like those involved in nitrogen fixation and some pathogenic, which cause diseases.  Viruses are unicellular, tiny organisms which is mostly composed of DNA (DeoxyriboNucleic Acid) and protein. Its body compromises of head and tail sections. Viruses attach themselves to other organisms and cause severe infectious diseases.  Fungi are a group of simple plants whose cells are devoid of chlorophyll.

Centre for Infections

All employees are responsible for taking action to prevent the spread of infection, in accordance with legislation and local and organisational policies and procedures. They also have a personal and moral responsibility, as members of a caring society and profession. There are many roles where infection control is important, these include: · Employees who work in communal living environments · Employees who work with hazardous substances · Employees whose work activities may expose them to infection · Employees working with individuals who may be vulnerable to infection Employees have responsibilities to: