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What is standard precautions
Standard Precautions are the minimum infection prevention practices that apply to all patient care, regardless of suspected or confirmed infection status of the patient, in any setting where health care is delivered
When should gloves be used to prevent infection
Use of gloves in situations involving possible contact with blood or body fluids, mucous membranes, non-intact skin (e.g., exposed skin that is chapped, abraded, or with dermatitis) or other potential infectious materials
list 4 precautions while wearing PPE'S
What is cleaning ?
A process that removes dirt, dust, large numbers of microorganisms and the organic matter using detergent and warm water or disposable detergent wipes, such as blood or faeces that protects them. Cleaning is a pre-requisite to disinfection or sterilisation
List seven methods of standard precautions
When should soap and water be used instead of alcohol hand rub?
Use soap and water when hands are visibly soiled (e.g., blood, body fluids); otherwise, an alcohol-based hand rub may be used.
What is used to reduce exposures to blood , sharps and infection from sharp instruments?
Engineering and work-practice controls are the primary methods to reduce exposures to blood and other potentially infectious materials from sharp instruments and needles.
This term means -A term means A process that removes dirt, dust, large numbers of microorganisms and the organic matter using detergent and warm water or disposable detergent wipes, such as blood or faeces that protects them. Cleaning is a pre-requisite to disinfection or sterilization
cleaning
What is the most important measure to prevent spread of infection to patients ?
Hand hygiene is the most important measure to prevent the spread of infections among patients
Name 4 PPE's
These include gloves, face masks, protective eye wear, face shields, and protective clothing (e.g., reusable or disposable gown, jacket, laboratory coat
What are these called:
sharps containers and needle recapping devices.
Engineering controls
This term means - a process of removing or killing most, but not all viable organisms. The aim of disinfection is to reduce the number of micro-organisms to a level at which they are not harmful. Spores are not destroyed
Disinfection
Name 4 activities in which you are expected to wash your hands after performing in the clinical areas.
a. When hands are visibly soiled.
b. After barehanded touching of instruments, equipment, materials, and other objects likely to be contaminated by blood, saliva, or respiratory secretions.
c. Before and after treating each patient.
d. Before putting on gloves and again immediately after removing gloves.
When should protective clothing be used?
Where should one dispose of wastes? and sharpes?
Used disposable syringes and needles, scalpel blades, and other sharp items should be placed in appropriate puncture-resistant containers located close to the area where they are used. Sharps containers should be disposed of according to state and local regulated medical waste rules
This term means - general term used to describe the destruction or removal of microbial contamination to render an item or the environment safe. The term decontamination includes sterilisation, disinfection and cleaning
Decontamination
What is PPE?
Personal protective equipment (PPE) refers to wearable equipment that is designed to protect one from exposure to or contact with infectious agents
When should use of mouth, nose, and eye protection be used?
TRUE OR FALSE .
Recap used needles with both hands
FALSE:
Do not recap used needles by using both hands or any other technique that involves directing the point of a needle toward any part of the body
This process means - a process of removing or killing all viable organisms including spores. Dead microorganisms and toxins (pyrogens) may remain. Prions will not be effectively destroyed by this process
Sterilization