FLU and Immunizations
Where can you find Covid-19 protocols?
What is: The intranet
True or False: Your are emptying trash in a patients room...it's ok to keep your gloves on and move to the next patients room to empty their trash.
What is: False! You need to remove your gloves before exiting a patient room and put on new gloves when entering a new room.
Are flu shots MANDATORY for employees?
No; flu shots are encouraged but not MANDATORY
True or False: I just came out of an isolation patients room, I do not need to wash my hands. I only emptied trash and did not touch the patient
What is: FALSE
True or False: I am required to wear a mask in the hospital?
What is the cost of immunizations for Bingham employees?
Nothing, Nada, FREE!
True or False: I should be tested for Covid if I've had an exposure but don't have any symptoms.
What is false: You should not get tested if you've had an exposure but no symptoms.
What you should do if a patient comes in and is coughing and sneezing?
What is : offer them a mask
Name 2 vaccines that are required for employment at Bingham Memorial?
Hep B
MMR
Varicella
Tdap
Covid-19
The length of time you must was your hands using soap and water?
What is 15-20 seconds
What is: False
Treating all blood and body fluids as if they are infectious is called what?
Standard Precautions
If I choose to decline a flu shot, I will be required to do what and for how long?
What is: Wear a mask for the duration of flu season. Oct 1- Mar 30
Name 5 times you should perform hand hygiene
1. After using the restroom
2. Before patient contact
3. After patient contact
4. Before eating
5. After contact with blood or body fluids
What is the current isolation period for symptomatic covid positive employees?
What is: 5 days
3 Common Blood Borne pathogens contracted from needle sticks
What is : Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C and HIV