INFECTION CONTROL
how should dirty scopes be transported out of procedure rooms to reprocessing rooms?
in a puncture resistant container with biohazard label
what air flow is required for pulmonary procedures? and where is turn around times found?
negative
sticker inside each room with turnaround time
3 required components on a procedure consent
Date
Time
Signature
Proper PPE when reprocessing endoscopes
Gown
Gloves
Mask
shield or goggles
How many minutes between dosages of sedation?
2 minutes
how many days can scopes hang before needing reprocessing?
7 days
True or False: bathroom pull cords are allowed to be wrapped around metal bars in restroom?
False
when should fridge's be checked? and what should occur if out of range?
anytime procedures are performed in department. if out of range, adjust temperature or call pharmacy
how long after dipping a channel check strip can you read the results?
90 seconds
True or False: sedation medication needs to be labeled
True
what are the wet times for bleach and peroxide wipes?
bleach-3 minutes
peroxide-1 minute
When should crash cart be checked?
anytime procedures are performed within department
give me 2 examples of required documentation during the procedure
time outs
care plans
vital signs
sedation
procedure start and stop times
How long after pre-cleaning does reprocessing need to occur?
1 hour
during a procedure, how often are vital signs required to be obtained?
every 5 minutes
what is the humidity range for supply and procedure rooms? and what should be done if outside of range?
20%-60%
call maintenance
Supplies need to be how many inches away from ceiling or sprinkler heads?
18 inches
False
need to use an on site interpreter or interpreter phone
How do you perform the channel check control test?
mix control with 1 ml water, shake vigorously for 60 seconds. dip test strip and swish for 10 seconds. wait 5 minutes for results
if your patient is over sedated and you have to administer reversals, what are they?
narcan
romazicon
True or False: One observation of non compliance of hand hygiene is a JC citation
True
What should occur if you find stained ceiling tiles or holes in the walls?
put maintenance request in system
if patient has an advanced directive, do we need a copy?
yes, ask for copy or verify it is located in their chart
When do aceicide, channel check and resert strips expire after opening?
Aceicide-30 days
Channel Check-180 days
Resert-90 days
*unless date on bottle is sooner
if using sedation, what statement is required in the discharge instructions?
"do not drive, operate machinery, make any important decisions or sign any legal documents