Handwashing
This is how long we wash our hands with soap and water
What is 20 seconds?
This is the most common way of becoming infected with a blood borne pathogen.
What is an open wound?
These are used to protect my eyes from splashes or sprays.
What are goggles?
This color sign is used for Contact precautions.
What is Blue?
If soap and water is not available we can use this for hand hygiene instead.
What is alcohol based hand sanitizer?
This organization sets regulations related to bloodborne pathogen standards.
What is OSHA?
What are gloves?
This color sign is used for Droplet precautions
What is Yellow?
I should wash my hand after doing what activity. (Multiple answers)
What is:
1. Eating
2. Going to the bathroom
3. Smoking
4. Removing gloves
Needles and other sharp objects are disposed of in this to prevent injury.
What is a sharps container?
These come in a variety of colors but all have the same purpose. They should be water/fluid resistant to prevent contamination.
What are gowns?
This color sign is used for C-diff isolation
What is Orange?
I should not use alcohol based hand sanitizer when my hands are what.
What is greasy or visibly dirty
There are 4 common blood-borne pathogens. Which one can we vaccinate against?
What is Hepatitis B?
This type of PPE is used when a resident is in droplet precautions. I would wear one in their room and they would wear one when coming out of their room.
What is a facemask?
If your sign is pretty in pink, you have this disease.
What is Shingles?
I MUST wash my hands with soap and water after coming in contact with a resident that has THIS medical condition.
What is C-diff?
These can cause disease in humans when transmitted from one person's blood to another.
What are infectious microorganisms?
I must be fit tested for this type of PPE to ensure it fits properly.
What is an N95 mask?
Each signs tells you what of this needs to be used when coming in contact with a resident in isolation.
What is PPE?