Infection Controls for In-home Support (Australia)
Builds on the infection prevention practice quiz and supports compliance with the Work Health and Safety Act 2011, NDIS Practice Standards and Quality Indicators, and criteria outlined in the Australian Guidelines for the Prevention and Control of Infection in Healthcare.
What You'll Learn
This PracticeLab quiz helps you revisit the essential concepts that guide safe, quality practice. Answer the questions, read the explanations, and build confidence in the knowledge you bring to your role.
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Infection Control in Client Homes
Practical infection control practices when working in consumers' home environments, including managing risks unique to in-home settings and respecting the home as a personal space.
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Personal Protective Equipment for Home Visits
Selecting, using, and disposing of PPE appropriately during home visits, including when to use different types of protection and managing PPE supplies in the field.
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Safe Handling of Equipment and Supplies
Maintaining infection control when transporting and using equipment between different consumer homes, including cleaning protocols and preventing cross-contamination.
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Managing Infectious Risks in Home Settings
Recognising signs of infection in consumers and their environment, implementing appropriate precautions, and knowing when to escalate concerns in home-based care.