Recreational Camp Manual

Infection Prevention and Control

Infection prevention and control’ is a concept that describes the knowledge, practices and procedures that are followed in an effort to prevent illness in persons and to control the further spread of illness to other persons.

Included in this section are explanations and descriptions of best practices, as well as procedures that have been shown to assist in the prevention and control of illness. It is advisable that these practices/procedures be followed on a regular basis in an effort to prevent illness. In the event of a known illness or an outbreak these practices/procedures may be altered and/or increased in frequency in order to control the further spread of infection.

The Six Elements of Infection

Transmission: How Infections Spread

How to Prevent Infection: Breaking the Cycle

• Hand washing
• Hand Sanitizer
• Personal Hygiene

Cleaning and Disinfecting

Preparing a Daily Sanitizing Solution/High Level Disinfection Solution

Procedure for Cleaning Up Blood Spills & Vomit/Fecal Accidents

Management of Incidents of Possible Exposure to Blood & Body Fluids
SMDHU Routine Practices (PDF)