Hand Hygiene and PPE
Transmission Based Precautions
Resources
Probe High Level Disinfection
Miscellaneous
100

20 seconds

What is the amount of time to scrub hands when performing hand hygiene?

100

Have you been exposed to Measles in the past

three (3) weeks?

What is the first screening question in the Out-Patient Verbal Assessment at Time of Visit?

100

Infection Prevention Internet Page

What is a GREAT resource for Quality Team and Practices?

100

Product to dry Probe

What is a Lint Free Wipe?

100

Name Two Contact Precaution Examples

What is Scabies, Bed Bugs, Lice, MRSA in open wound.... For "Bugs" see Guidelines for Management of Bugs in Outpatient Setting 

200

1. Gown and Gloves

2. Googles or Face Sheild

3. Mask or Respirator

What is the sequence for removing (doffing) PPE?

200

2nd Screening Question on the Out-Patient Verbal Assessment at Time of Visit

What is “Do you have viral / flu-like symptoms (fever, sore throat, chills, cough, headaches, body aches, GI Symptoms) and/or red, irritated eyes?”


200

Low Level Disinfection


What is the use of chemical agents to kill most vegetative bacteria, some fungi, and many viruses (like HIV/ HBV) but is ineffective against bacterial spores or mycobacteria, suitable for non-critical items (intact skin contact) like bedrails or blood pressure cuffs, using EPA-registered disinfectants like quats or bleach solutions, requiring specific contact times for effectiveness?

200

Wipe for Cleaning Probes

What is 

200

Quarterly Redcap...

What is the frequency for Managers at Practices to complete an Audit on Trophon 2 use?

300

Gloves

What is worn when the HCP is likely to handle or perform tasks and/or procedures that may involve contact with blood, feces, sputum, vomitus, mucous membranes, non-intact skin, urine, and any potentially contaminated object

300

Airborne Infectious Diseases 

What is tuberculosis, measles, chicken pox?  Wear N95 mask.

300

Flood....

What is a checklist to ensure appropriate corrective actions following a flood?

300

High Level Disinfectant in Trophon 2

What is Sonex-HL (High-Level) is a 35% hydrogen peroxide disinfectant solution used with Nanosonics Trophon2 devices for automated, high-level disinfection (HLD) of ultrasound probes, ensuring safety by eliminating pathogens and leaving no harmful residues, with AcuTrace technology logging usage data?

300

Antibiotic Stewardship

What is the coordinated effort to ensure antibiotics and other antimicrobials are used appropriately—only when needed, at the right dose, and for the right duration—to improve patient outcomes, combat antibiotic resistance, and prevent side effects like 


Ccap C


. difficile infection. Key goals include optimizing treatment, reducing unnecessary use (especially for viruses like colds/flu), slowing resistance development, and implementing strategies like prospective audits and education for healthcare providers and patients.

  

400

Nail length

What is ¼ inch in length?

400

Adult Patient Precautions  

What is the guideline in the infection prevention manual that outlines processes for placing and removing adult patients on precautions to minimize transmission of pathogens that cause infection and/or disease?

400

Onesource

What is a tool to find instructions for use for equipment?  Includes cleaning and disinfection information

400

7 Minutes

What is the length of time for the probe to finish the HLD process in the Trophon 2?

400

Close exam room for 2 hours?

What is for Measles? Per NYS DOH!

500

Respiratory etiquette

What is practicing simple habits to stop the spread of germs from coughs and sneezes, primarily by covering your mouth and nose with a tissue or your elbow, disposing of tissues properly, and cleaning your hands immediately afterward with soap and water or sanitizer, preventing respiratory illnesses like flu and colds?

500

Close Exam Room for 1 Hour?

What is the amount of time to close the room after treating a patient with potential or actual Airborne or Airborne/Contact Precautions from the patient exit prior to cleaning or reusing? Place signage on door with the appropriate precaution signage (Airborne) and room opening time. 

500

FGI

What are the Facility Guideline Institute's Guidelines for Design and Construction? Used by Infection Prevention and Enterprise Safety & Regulatory as a foundational reference when onboarding new practices and evaluating existing clinical spaces

500

Steps for Probe HLD

Part 1 Probe Disinfection Process

  • Clean and dry
  • Connector and probe cable adjustment
  • Scan Medical Instrument Tag
  • Load probe
  • Load Chemical Indicator
  • Starting the disinfection cycle
  • Remove PPE (gloves)

Part 2: Completion of Disinfection Cycle

  • Remove probe, dry and store
  • Read Chemical Indicator result
  • Record Chemical Indicator result
  • Complete cycle
  • Store probe
  • Traceability
500

QIP Role

  • Implements infection prevention and control activities within ambulatory settings. Conducts infection surveillance and risk assessments, identifies infectious disease processes, and supports data collection, analysis, and reporting to public health agencies. 
  • Assists management with patient safety initiatives related to infection control.
  • Knowledge of key infection prevention principles and policies, supports education and competency attainment, and ongoing monitoring.
  • Perform basic infection prevention monitoring and assessment activities; knowledge of when to escalate concerns to IP specialists.
  • Probe Cleaning in Trophon 2 Auditing at Visits or Virtually. Encourages staff to complete annual training and competencies
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