1. Standard precautions have been implemented to reduce the risk of hospital acquired infections faced by both patients and health care workers within Australian health care settings. Briefly describe...

1. Standard precautions have been implemented to reduce the risk of hospital acquired infections faced by both patients and health care workers within Australian health care settings. Briefly describe Occupational Health & Safety (OH&S) and identify two (2) examples of standard precautions and how they reduce the risk of infection for nurses.



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2. Is health merely the absence of disease, or is it more complex and comprehensive?  Identify two (2) factors that can influence a person’s view on health and discuss why these are relevant to nursing practice and care provision.



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3. The “No Lift” approach is advocated by Worksafe Victoria as best practice for patient manual handling in the healthcare industry. Briefly describe Occupational Health & Safety (OH&S) and identify two (2) control measures implemented to meet the “No Lift” approach and discuss how they reduce the risk of musculoskeletal injuries faced by nurses within Australian health care settings.