Exam Pass Notes

Use these notes for a final review before the assessment. They summarise the key infection-prevention points and do not replace your home's procedures, public-health guidance, occupational-health advice or urgent medical instructions.

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Everyday infection prevention

• Infections spread via hands, contaminated surfaces, body fluids, shared spaces and close contact.
• Hand hygiene is a simple, highly effective control.
• Gloves are task-specific protection and do not replace handwashing or hand cleaning.
• Follow your home's instructions and the product guidance when using cleaning agents.

Spills, exposure and escalation

• Treat body fluid spills as exposure risks and follow the approved handling process.
• Sharps or blood exposures require immediate action, prompt reporting and occupational-health follow-up.
• Clusters of illness may need enhanced control measures and a management review.
• Do not make ad-hoc decisions about exclusion or outbreak procedures; follow agreed arrangements.
• Maintain appropriate stock, up-to-date training and clear routines to support safe practice.
• Consistent hygiene habits across the team reduce transmission within the home.

For the exam, remember the shape of safe practice: clean hands, use the right protection, clean promptly, report exposure and escalate illness patterns early.