portal of exit
what kind of soap per the CDC do we use for handwashing?
antiseptic
patients that are generally in need of care for 6 months or less are on what sort of care precaution
hospice
which healthcare worker can accept diagnose /prescribe?
physicians and advanced practice providers
what is the final link in the chain of infection
susceptible host
a pathogenic microorganism that causes disease
causative agent
do we wash our hands with our elbows up or down?
down
Do we seek long term care for acute or chronic conditions?
chronic
the healthcare team revolves their care around the patient, true or false?
TRUE
what is the number one way to prevent infection
handwashing
where the pathogen lives and multiplies
reservoir
how do we clean fingernails? do we remove rings/watches?
a method or way of doing things
procedure
in long term care facilities in the United States, an ____ is assigned by law as the legal advocate for residents
ombudsman
PHI stands for
protected health information
how a pathogen travels
mode of transmission
how do we turn on the faucet? how do we turn it off?
we can touch It to turn it on/use a paper towel to turn it off
form for guidelines on assessing residents
MDS form
true or false, an NA can insert tubes into patients?(foleys, ivs, etc)
FALSE! NAs can bathe, ambulate (if appropriate), reposition and provide basic care for residents. they cannot insert anything internal
When should documentation be completed on patient care?
Immediately after it is done
any body of entry on an UNINFECTED person that allows a pathogen to enter
portal of entry
how long do we apply friction for as we wash our hands
20 seconds
most conditions for long term care are _____
chronic
An Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act regulates what aspect of facility management?
1)how clean it is
2)how well the staff is trained
3) spending from federal agencies
3
the purposeful mistreatment that causes physical, mental, or emotional pain or injury.
abuse