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Infection control principles Infectious agents can be spread in a number of ways: direct and indirect contact, droplet, airborne and vector-borne (such as mosquitoes, ticks, and sandflies). Infectious agents commonly spread when you:  breathe in airborne pathogens, for example, from sneezing and coughing  touch contaminated objects touched by someone with pathogens on their hands  eat contaminated food  touch or share personal items such as clothing  come into contact with body fluids. Preventing and controlling infection prevention is a responsibility of all healthcare workers. Read: Wound healing Further consolidate your knowledge on wound healing and infections with the resources below.  NSQHS Standard 3 , Clinical Excellence Commission, NSW Government  Chapter 29: Section Wound healing , in Tabbner's Nursing Care  Cellular events and biomarkers of wound healing , National Library of Medicine  Chapter 1: Section Healing , in Wound Care  Chapter 29: Section Wound infection , in Tabbner's Nursing Care. Activity: Infection control strategies Refer to the resources below and answer the questions.  Infection Prevention and Control Policy (pdf) , NSW Government  Policies, Guidelines and Handbook , NSW Government  Infection control — standard and transmission-based precautions , Victorian Government. As you read through the resources, reflect on the questions below. 1. Outline the standard infection control principles that apply to health care practice. List five or more. 2. Explain practical hand hygiene strategies you need to implement when attending to a wound. 3. List 3 or more nursing interventions for treating wounds that are showing signs of infection.

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