Infection Control
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This practice standard describes the College’s expectations for infection prevention and control measures in their practice.
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2.8.8 Follows infection prevention and control measures, and established protocols and policies.
Implements universal precautions to remove risk of spreading blood borne diseases (e.g. wears gloves when exposed to blood or open skin).
Collaborates with team to develop infection control and prevention policies.
Keeps abreast of current infectious diseases.
3.7.1 Applies infection prevention and control procedures, polices and guidelines.
Promotes and uses good hand-washing techniques.
Keeps abreast of current and emerging infectious diseases and prepares for potential outbreak.
Maintains a current infection prevention and control policy.