Infection Prevention and Control In this essay I am summarising the role and function of the local infection Control team members, identifying blood borne viruses and examining the role of antibiotics. Role and functions of the local infection control team members The local infection prevention and control team members play a vital role in preventing the spread of viruses and disease. They are responsible for: • Advising and educating all departments and staff on the management of infected patients
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (2015), HPV is the most common STD which is associated with cervical cancer, other cancers and genital warts. Rhode Island is attempting to reduce the number of HPV cases through the vaccine requirement. This essay will examine the government’s role in the Rhode Island mandate, the viewpoints of those who support and oppose the mandate, and the relevance of the HPV vaccine in public health. Due to their success, HPV vaccines have gained
Over the years, people have wondered what the acceptable risks of vaccines are. Its something that is thought differently by everyone because theres more than one definition. This essay will go in depth to analyze the definition, and what constitutes as acceptable risk. Acceptable risk is something that is defined differently by different groups or people. In my opinion, acceptable risk is having a risky procedure done but the benefits of the procedure greatly triumphs over the risks. P.3 In societies
In recent decades, many adults have made lifestyle changes that have improved outcomes for preventable conditions. Some of these lifestyle changes includes regular exercising, healthier eating and vaccination. This essay will discuss these three major lifestyle changes mentioned above as well as discuss the effects of these lifestyle changes on the adults. According to the Mayo Clinic (n.d.), regular exercise has been one of the many lifestyle changes that aids in the prevention of diseases in