Minimise transfer of infectious diseases

All workers should be provided with training on requirements for standard infection control precautions and additional precautions that should be applied to control risk of infection in the home-based environment.

All support workers should also be provided with transportable equipment such as hand sanitiser and appropriate personal protective equipment such as gloves that can be used as protection against biological hazards.

The standard infection control precautions that follow should be used in every home-based environment where services are provided.