DS Food Hygiene Awareness

Understand Key Legislation and Guidelines

• Gain knowledge of relevant food hygiene laws and regulations
• What is food hygiene?
• What is the importance of good food hygiene for health and well-being?

Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP)

• Identifying and Controlling Food Hazards – HACCP
• Fundamental Principles of Food Hygiene

Personal Hygiene Practices

• Maintaining Personal Hygiene

Cleaning and Sanitising Equipment and Surfaces

• Understand effective cleaning and sanitising methods for kitchen equipment and food preparation areas
• Learn to use appropriate cleaning agents and follow sanitising protocols

Safe Food Storage and Temperature Control

• Understand the significance of proper food storage, including temperature control and labelling
• Learn techniques to store perishable and non-perishable food items safely

Managing Food Allergens

• Providing Accurate information about food allergens

Food Hygiene Consequences

• How can I assist someone with their food hygiene procedures?
• What are the consequences of poor food hygiene?
• How can poor food hygiene affect the healthcare service?

Food Contamination

• How to prevent food contamination and poisoning

Healthcare Professionals Role (Food Hygiene)

• What is the role of the healthcare professional in providing adequate food hygiene?

Best Practices

• What are the best practices for preparing, serving and storing food and drinks, whilst maintaining good food hygiene?

Foodborne Illnesses

• Common symptoms
• Systemic symptoms
• Severe symptoms
• Measures to prevent foodborne illnesses

Responding to Food Hygiene Emergencies

• Immediate action and containment
• Identify the source
• Medical response
• Communication with key stakeholders
• Sanitation and Disinfection

Documentation and Record-Keeping

• HACCP Plan
• Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
• Staff training record and competency assessments
• Temperature logs
• Sanitisation records
• Pest Control Records
• Supplier and Delivery Records
• Food Allergen Management
• Audit and Inspection Reports