Which personnel is exempt from being surveyed for proper hand hygiene?
Nobody.
How often are supply closets to be inspected?
Monthly.
Explain the proper utilization of CaviWipes 2.0.
Wear gloves, ensure surface saturation for 2 full minutes.
**wipe the surface clean or debris, then disinfect with a cavi!!**
Describe PPE needed for droplet precautions.
Surgical mask.
Where can manufacturers instructions for use (MIFUs) be found?
OneSource installed on all desktops.
How long do you need to rub your hands together when using ABHR to preform HH?
Until dry.
What is the first action to be taken upon delivery of supplies?
Discard boxes.
How do you know a sharps container is due to be replaced.
The fill line indicator is reached. Approximately 3/4th filled.
Where are the negative pressure isolation rooms located within the facility?
Pediatrics.
When utilizing instruments that require reprocessing, what is the latest the instruments can be delivered to central instrument processing center (CIPC)?
1600 the day of use.
What is the first and last step of preforming HH with soap and water?
Wet hands, turn facet off with a new paper towel.
What is the first thing you should do prior to using any supplies?
Check the expiration date!!
Define regulated medical waste (RMW)
Regulated medical waste is defined as being saturated in blood/body fluids.
Demonstrate proper donning and doffing of gloves.
Perform HH, put gloves on.
Pinch the palm, remove hand, ball up removed glove into gloved hand, slide clean hand under the cusp, pull hand out. Perform HH!!
What does this symbol mean?
Single use, only intended for 1 patient.
List at least 3 opportunities for HH.
1. Before/After touching the patient.
2. Before/After PPE usage
3. After touching patient surroundings
4. Before eating
5. After toileting
What is "FIFO"?
First in, first out.
Stocking shelves by placing the items with further expiration dates behind those that are sooner to expire.
What is the standard for all posted signage within the facility?
Laminated to ensure wipe-ability, and without visible taping. Preferably sticky tabs.
List the proper order of donning and doffing PPE.
Donning: HH, gown, mask, eye pro, gloves
Doffing: gloves, gown, eye pro, mask, HH.
What is the temperature range for medication fridges, AND how often is documentation required?
2-8oC
Documented at the start and end of the day.
POC when HH supplies are needing replacement.
Facilities!!
Describe the organization of a shelving unit within a supply closet.
Sterile on top, clean in middle, liquids on the bottom.
What signage is required to be posted and up to date in each section?
SDS and BBPE
What are the five principles of standard precautions?
1. Hand hygiene
2. PPE
3. Respiratory hygiene / cough etiquette
4. Sharps safety / Safe injection practices
5. Environmental cleaning & disinfection
When cleaning reusable instruments at point of use, what solution may you NOT use?
Saline as it is corrosive.