Preventing Infection Transmission in Workplaces

Understanding Infection Transmission

Infections can spread not only from person to person but also via surfaces or objects:

• Harmful bacteria can transfer from person, body fluids, or infected material to surfaces.
• When someone touches the contaminated surface, the infection can be passed on.
• Common infections like the common cold can also spread this way.

Importance of Workplace Protocols

Workplace protocols must be strictly followed to reduce or eliminate such transmissions:

• Use of proper hand washing, PPE, and common sense in cleaning techniques is crucial.
• These measures help reduce the risk of infection transmission.

Infections in Care Environments

In care environments, infections can be transmitted between:

• Visitors to patients or staff
• Patients or staff to visitors

Routes of Infection

Infections enter the body through various routes:

• It is essential to understand these routes to prevent infections.