Clean me up Scotty
The time an area must remain "wet" with disinfectant for it to be effective.
What is Dwell time
The best way to protect yourself and your patients from infections
What is performing hand hygiene
This are the first things you should do if you were exposed to blood or body fluids
1. Cleanse the exposed site- wash with soap and water or flush eyes. 2. Contact Provider/be seen at clinic or ER for counseling and to initiate blood work. 3. contact department manager. 4. Complete IRIS within 24 hours.
This is the only time it is ok to wear gloves in the hall.
What is never.
True of False: The rubber septum on a medication vial, whether its a new vial or previously access one, is disinfected with alcohol prior to piercing?
True
Disinfectant/cleaner used with C. Diff infections
What is Bleach or Bleach based cleaner
The length of time to wash your hands when using soap and water
What is 15-20 seconds
Needles and other sharp instruments should be placed here.
What are sharps containers
This spore can live in the environment for months, causes diarrhea and requires the use of contact precautions.
What is C. Diff
Before injecting into an IV access port or saline lock, one would minimize contamination and risk of blood stream infection by doing this.
What is wear gloves and scrub the hub
If equipment is designated as multi-patient use, staff must follow these recommendations for cleaning and disinfecting between patients and after use.
What are manufacturers recommendations.
the length of time you need to rub your hands together if using hand sanitizer
What is from start to dry, rubbing all surfaces, for 20-30 seconds
PPE contaminated with blood/body fluids are discarded here
What are biohazard or red bags.
When you see this arthropod that lives on clothing and furniture, place ALL patient belongs and linens in a plastic bag, collect the specimen if able, inspect your patient, have patient shower, provide clean linen/gown, move patient to a new room and call EVS/Infection control.
What are Bed Bugs.
Cough, blood sputum, weight loss and night sweats are all symptoms we could see with this illness.
What is tuberculosis.
the disinfectant to use when cleaning the blood glucose machines
The precautions we take with all patients.
What are standard precautions
This kit is used when blood/body fluids have spilled onto the floor
What is the biohazard cleanup kit.
This is the PPE worn for droplet isolation, like those patient who have influenza are placed in.
What is gowns, gloves and surgical masks.
This is the #1 thing we can do to prevent CAUTI
What is discontinue the foley as soon as we are able.
The disinfectant to use when cleaning the IV Smart pumps
What are Bleach Wipes.
These are times when you should perform hand hygiene.
What are Before and after direct patient care, after glove use, after contact with blood or body fluids, after contact with contaminated or potentially contaminated surfaces, after use of the restroom, before performing an aseptic task or handling invasive medical devices. Wash hands when visibly soiled.
This is when you should change the sharps container
What is when it is 2/3 to 3/4 full.
This is the PPE that is worn for airborne isolation, like those who are COVID positive and receiving airosolizing procedures or have TB.
What is gown, glove and fit tested N95 mask/PAPR. Also the use of goggles with COVID.
This is where I would go if I had questions regarding any Infection Prevention Policy
Where is policy medical.