Infection Control

We wash our hands constantly but in all honesty we haven’t had to do much else for infection control. They sheets on the plinths are changed every week (unless they come into contact with skin or body fluids, and are then changed straight after than client). I had my first problem yesterday in that a client had leg ulcers. The pus was coming through the bandages. I really didn’t feel comfortable touching it with bare hands and did my best to avoid it (which was kind of hard when we were assessing her knee). The pus got on the sheets so I changed them afterwards. I’d never really had this problem before. I imagine it would be more prevalent in acute care situations. I scrubbed my hands before doing anything else. It was a different experience and a clear reminder of the need for infection control.