The home is a place where everyone should feel healthy and safe. When you care for a person in the home, it is very important to control sources of infection. Any person who has an illness, disability, or who is older can easily get an infection.
The entry of germs (e.g. bacteria, viruses, fungus) into the body, that then grow, multiply and cause disease. Examples of infectious diseases include:
Germs are tiny organisms that live all round us; on your body, your clothes, and everyday household items. Most germs will not harm you, but some can lead to serious infection.
Learning the techniques of infection control will make it less likely to catch an infection or to pass on an infection to the person you care for.
When you care for a person in the home, it is very important to control sources of infection.