Infection prevention and controL, P1, P2, P4, P5, M1, M2, M3, D1, D2

Explanation of how infections are caused- P1 Explanation of how pathogenic micro-organisms grow and spread- P2 Demonstration of standard precautions that would be used to prevent the spread of infection in a health or social care setting- P3 Identify key aspects of legislation and guidelines relevant to the prevention and control of infection in a health or social care setting- P4 Describe the roles and responsibilities of personnel in relation to infection prevention and control in a health or social care setting- P5 Explain how to manage an outbreak of infection in a health or social care setting- M1 Explain the role of organisational procedures in the prevention and control of infection in a health or social care setting- M2 Review a risk assessment in relation to infection prevention and control undertaken at a health or social care work placement- M3 Assess how the suggested measures to manage an outbreak of infection meet legal requirements and guidelines for the prevention and control of infection in a health or social care setting- D1 Assess how risk assessment can contribute to reducing rates of infection in a health or social care setting- D2