Infection control is part of safe home-based care, particularly when clients have wounds, catheters, IV access, or other healthcare-related needs. Our staff use appropriate infection-prevention practices within their responsibilities and follow applicable procedures for hand hygiene, protective equipment, equipment handling, and environmental safety. The goal is to reduce avoidable exposure to infection while providing care in the client’s home.
How Infection Prevention Supports Clients
Simple, consistent precautions can help protect clients, caregivers, and others in the household from unnecessary exposure.
We perform appropriate hand hygiene before and after relevant care activities.
We use protective equipment when the care situation calls for it.
We handle supplies and equipment according to applicable infection-control procedures.
We follow appropriate practices when caring for wounds, catheters, or other clinical needs.
We communicate signs of possible infection or other concerns through the appropriate clinical process.
Infection-Control Practices We Follow
Our procedures are adjusted to the type of care being provided and the client’s circumstances.
Hand hygiene: We use appropriate hand-cleaning practices before and after client contact and care activities.
Protective equipment: We use appropriate barriers when exposure risks or care requirements indicate them.
Clean equipment: We use and handle equipment according to applicable instructions and infection-prevention practices.
Safe disposal: We follow appropriate procedures for disposing of contaminated or potentially hazardous materials.
Environmental awareness: We identify practical household factors that could interfere with safe care and address them appropriately.
Our Approach To Infection Control
We treat infection prevention as part of everyday care rather than as a separate task performed only when illness occurs. Staff follow applicable procedures based on the type of care being provided and the client’s circumstances. When signs of possible infection are observed, we document and communicate them so the appropriate healthcare professional can determine the next step.