Healthcare-Associated Infection Prevention and Control (HAIPC) Policy
What must commanders and officers establish following the BUMEDINST 6220.9B guidelines?
Infection Prevention and Control (IP/C) programs.
What is critical in identifying outbreaks and antibiotic-resistant organisms in healthcare facilities?
Infection surveillance.
When must staff personnel be educated in the principles and procedures for preventing HAIs?
During their initial indoctrination and at least annually thereafter.
Which network must eligible MTFs and DTFs join per BUMEDINST 6220.9B?
The CDC National Healthcare Safety Network (NHSN) Navy Service Group.
What must be used to protect clinical contact surfaces during dental procedures?
Protective plastic covers.
What must be documented if there are significant variations in the HAIPC program?
The reasons for the modifications and the plan to come into compliance.
Which program should integrate infection prevention, performance improvement, and patient safety?
The infection surveillance program.
What type of healthcare personnel must be immunized against the seasonal influenza infection each year?
Healthcare personnel who provide direct patient care.
What type of infection data must be entered into the NHSN Device-Associated Module?
Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia (VAP) and Central Line-Associated Bloodstream Infection (CLABSI) data.
What is the first step in securing a Dental Treatment Room (DTR) at the end of the day?
Cleaning and disinfecting all contact surfaces.
Which program covers all aspects of healthcare operations and aims for zero tolerance for healthcare-associated infections?
The HAIPC Program.
What type of events must infection surveillance programs identify to institute infection prevention measures?
Bioterrorist events.
What type of personnel, besides healthcare providers, are highly encouraged to receive influenza vaccinations?
Navy civilian personnel, including volunteers.
What type of events from inpatients and outpatients must be entered into the NHSN?
Multidrug Resistant Organism (MDRO) Laboratory-Identifier (LabID) Events.
What should be done with instruments after cleaning in the DTR?
They must be heat sterilized.
Who should be designated to coordinate all aspects of the HAIPC program?
An Infection Preventionist (IP).
Who should be familiar with the principles of IP/C discussed in BUMEDINST 6220.9B?
Medical and Dental Department representatives assigned to ships or Marine Corps field medical and dental units.
Who is responsible for overseeing education and continuing education programs on HAIPC topics?
The Infection Preventionist (IP).
What organization, in conjunction with Navy Medicine, determines further modules that must be added to NHSN?
BUMED.
What PPE is required when cleaning and disinfecting contaminated surfaces in the DTR?
Gloves, face protection, and eye protection.
What must HAIPC programs include for compliance with infection prevention guidelines?
Active IPCCs, infection surveillance programs, IP/C manuals, departmental SOPs, and continuing education programs.
What must be prioritized in infection surveillance to ensure the success of the HAIPC program?
Concerns related to Healthcare-Associated Infection Prevention and Control (HAIPC).
What must be integrated into orientation programs for new employees and medical staff appointees?
HAIPC information.
What is required for Service participation in the CDC's NHSN Patient Safety Program?
A data use agreement.
What type of disinfection is required for dental impression materials?
EPA-registered intermediate-level disinfection.