This is the number one way to prevent the spread of infectious diseases and germs?
What is : HANDWASHING!!
The length of time you must lather all surfaces of fingers and hands, including above the wrists
What is 20 seconds
What is the correct way to DONN PPE?
What is : Perform hand hygiene before donning ppe, pick up gown (holding out in front and allowing gown to open without touching floor) donn gown, mask/respirator, goggles/face shield, and gloves.
What surfaces are to be cleaned daily in patient rooms?
What is : Bed rails, bed linen, bedside table, TV remote, call bell, and door knobs. High-touch surfaces.
What is the correct way to DOFF PPE
What is: Remove gloves( if hands become contaminated during removal immediately perform hand hygiene. Remove goggles/face shield and place in area for cleaning/disinfecting. Remove gown and exit patient room. Remove mask and discard, perform hand hygiene and apply new mask based on facility policy.
If a patient has c'difficile, how do you decontaminate your hands?
What is: You must use soap and water, NOT alcohol hand sanitizer
The correct way to wash your hands
What is: turn on the faucet, wet hands, apply soap, lather/scrub minimum 20 seconds, rinse hands, dry with paper towel, use paper towel to turn off faucet, use the paper towel to exit the room.
How long does C-diff live on a surface?
What is : 5 Months