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Once we are done using a Hoyer lift, or any other piece of shared equipment, we always remember to do this.
What is (surface) disinfection?
We practice this with all resident encounters to prevent the spread of possible pathogens.
What are universal precautions?
After assisting a resident to cut their meat you should always do this.
What is hand hygiene?
Since the start of the COVID 19 pandemic this has been mandated to be worn by ALL nursing home staff and visitors.
What is a face mask?
When a resident has cdiff this is the only effective way to perform hand hygiene.
What is washing hand with soap and water?
This must always remain covered and you should never place anything on top.
What is the linen cart?
I use these when I may encounter body fluids.
What are gloves?
What I change a task, I also must be sure to change this.
What are gloves?
With these posted precautions we use a gown, gloves, a mask and eye protection.
What is contact and droplet precautions?
A very contagious virus that can cause severe nausea, vomiting and diarrhea.
What is Norovirus?
This is the amount of time a surface disinfectant needs to remain we on a surface to effectively kill bacteria and viruses.
What is contact (kill) time?
If any body fluids splash into your eyes you should notify this person.
Who is the nursing manager?
The amount of time it takes to effectively wash your hands.
What is 15 - 20 seconds?
A resident is suspected of COVID19. In addition to a gown, gloves and eye protection, what other specific piece of personal protective equiptment is required to enter the room?
What is an N95?
This is a simple step I can take to prevent or lessen severe diseases like measles, influenza or COVID19.
What is immunization?
During downtime this infection control measure can be done by any nursing staff.
What is disinfecting high touch surfaces?
This is the place where nurses dispose of their full sharps containers.
What is the biohazard (red) bin?
The most basic infection control practice that can be performed by anyone to break the chain of infection.
What is hand washing?
In order to be excused from routine COVID testing I need to do this.
What is be fully vaccinated?
A common infection in the elderly population that can be prevented with adequate hydration as well as proper peri care.
What is a UTI?
This is an acceptable item to be on a linen cart.
What are clean linens?
The bloodborne pathogen that frontline healthcare workers are most at risk of contracting unless vaccinated.
What is Hepatitis B?
After assisting a resident on the toilet, you are ready to help the resident to stand up and pull pant back on. This is one simple step that you will take, but often times goes overlooked.
What is hand hygiene?
When a CNA notes a resident temperature to be 101.0 - this is the action that should be taken without delay.
What is reporting to the nurse?
A proven effective alternative to washing hands with soap and water.
What is hand sanitizer?