Employer and Employee Infection Prevention Responsibilities ... - Free Printable

Problem Analysis:

The task involves identifying whether each responsibility listed is the responsibility of the Employer or the Employee in the context of infection prevention. The goal is to match each numbered item with the correct label (A-L) indicating whether it belongs to the Employer or the Employee.

Solution Approach:

1. Understand the Responsibilities:
- Employer: The employer is responsible for creating policies, providing resources, and ensuring a safe working environment.
- Employee: The employee is responsible for following the policies, using provided resources, and adhering to safety protocols.

2. Analyze Each Item:
- For each item, determine whether it is an action that the employer must take (e.g., providing resources, establishing policies) or an action that the employee must perform (e.g., following procedures, reporting incidents).

3. Match Items to Labels:
- Assign "Employer" (E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L) to responsibilities that the employer must fulfill.
- Assign "Employee" (A, B, C, D) to responsibilities that the employee must fulfill.

Detailed Matching:

#### Employer Responsibilities:
- 1. Establish infection control procedures and exposure plan:
This is an employer responsibility because it involves creating policies and plans.
Answer: E

- 2. Provide in-service education on infection control:
Employers are responsible for educating employees about infection control.
Answer: F

- 5. Have written procedures regarding exposure including treatment:
Employers must develop and maintain written procedures.
Answer: G

- 9. Provide PPE and train on proper use:
Employers are responsible for providing personal protective equipment (PPE) and training employees on its use.
Answer: H

- 10. Immediately report any exposure to infection, blood or body fluids:
While employees must report exposures, this item specifically refers to the employer's responsibility to have a reporting system in place.
Answer: I

- 11. Provide free hepatitis B vaccinations:
Employers are responsible for offering vaccinations as part of their health and safety programs.
Answer: J

- 12. Participate in annual education programs covering infection prevention:
Employers must organize and provide these educational programs.
Answer: K

#### Employee Responsibilities:
- 3. Follow Standard Precautions:
Employees must adhere to standard precautions as part of their job duties.
Answer: A

- 4. Follow facility policies and procedures:
Employees are required to follow the policies and procedures established by the employer.
Answer: B

- 6. Follow patient care plans and assignments:
Employees must carry out patient care according to established plans.
Answer: C

- 7. Use provided PPE as indicated or as appropriate:
Employees are responsible for using PPE correctly when provided by the employer.
Answer: D

- 8. Take advantage of free hepatitis B vaccination:
While the employer provides the vaccination, the employee must choose to receive it.
Answer: L

Final Answer:

\[
\begin{aligned}
&1. \text{Establish infection control procedures and exposure plan} & \rightarrow & \boxed{E} \\
&2. \text{Provide in-service education on infection control} & \rightarrow & \boxed{F} \\
&3. \text{Follow Standard Precautions} & \rightarrow & \boxed{A} \\
&4. \text{Follow facility policies and procedures} & \rightarrow & \boxed{B} \\
&5. \text{Have written procedures regarding exposure including treatment} & \rightarrow & \boxed{G} \\
&6. \text{Follow patient care plans and assignments} & \rightarrow & \boxed{C} \\
&7. \text{Use provided PPE as indicated or as appropriate} & \rightarrow & \boxed{D} \\
&8. \text{Take advantage of free hepatitis B vaccination} & \rightarrow & \boxed{L} \\
&9. \text{Provide PPE and train on proper use} & \rightarrow & \boxed{H} \\
&10. \text{Immediately report any exposure to infection, blood or body fluids} & \rightarrow & \boxed{I} \\
&11. \text{Provide free hepatitis B vaccinations} & \rightarrow & \boxed{J} \\
&12. \text{Participate in annual education programs covering infection prevention} & \rightarrow & \boxed{K} \\
\end{aligned}
\]

\boxed{E, F, A, B, G, C, D, L, H, I, J, K}