INFECTION CONTROL AND ITS IMPORTANCE

Infection control

  Preventing the spread of infection should be a priority for every healthcare worker.
  In-service education in a healthcare facility, is done on a regular basis, to provide
the staff with tips to prevent infection. 

  Maintaining a safe work environment is crucial. There are ways to accomplish this.
Examples include: 
- Correct disposal of needles and syringes
- Ensuring needle holders are not too full 
                         - Using gloves appropriately, not like another pair of hands
- IV sites are maintained per protocol      

- Proper disposal of IV solutions.           
The consequences of  improper disposal can be fatal!   

 This is an example of what could happen when someone did not take the time to
dispose of IV fluids the correct way.