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a document that contains information about how to safely handle and work with a chemical
Safety Data Sheet
The DOT considers employees who dispose of regulated medical waste to be what type of employee
Hazmat
Gloves, Gown, and masks (N95) are examples of
PPE
True or False: When Mopping: you should clean back to front starting in the corner farthest from the door
True, you should always mop towards the door
There are 6 links in
the chain of infection
The amount of time that a disinfectant must remain wet on a surface to kill pathogens
Bodily fluid is considered what type of waste
Regulated Medical Waste
used for emergency management and non-emergency situations for preparedness and response capability
HICS (Hospital Incident Command System)
What type of cleaning solution that is needed for a patient room floor
Detergent/disinfectant or neutral cleaner
Not using PPE, not performing hand hygiene, not covering sneezes, not changing cleaning cloths can lead to
spread infection in a hospital setting
Name 3 Parts of the Cleaning Process
Clockwise to Counter Clockwise, high to low, Clean to Dirty, unidirectional wiping
Sharps/Needles are considered what type of waste
Regulated medical Waste
to reduce the possibility of spreading contamination to yourself and other areas you should carry both of these away from your body
soiled linens or trash
the last step in cleaning process after completing all other cleaning
cleaning patient room floor
A harmful microorganism is a
pathogen
What kind of vacuums are recommended for health care facilities?
low-decibel with HEPA filters
Chemicals like formalin are considered what type of waste
Hazardous waste
A respirator is required PPE in what type of isolation room
Airborne
This must be placed down prior to dust/wet mopping floor
wet floor sign
What PPE should be used for Contact Precautions (used for C. Diff)?
Gown and Gloves
Name Three specialty areas that require additional training to clean
MRI, Operating Rooms, NICU, ICU, Ambulatory care
this type of waste should you never handle unless you have been properly trained
Hazardous Waste
No electronics, No metals, and specially designated equipment are required for cleaning in
MRI
There is a divot in the floor of a patient room, what do you do
report the damage
Name the three modes of transmission under transmission based precautions
Airborne, Droplet, and Contact