Safety
Why is hand hygiene important in a hospital?
To prevent the spread of infection and disease.
What are the three microorganisms
Viruses, Bacteria, and Fungi
Whats the name of the department that focuses on interrupting the spread of a infection througout the facility
The infection control department
What is another name for quality improvement?
Quality assurance policies.
what are the most common causes of fire in a healthcare facility?
heating and cooking, electrical equipment, flammable liquids, and smoking.
What precautions should be taken when handling sharps
use safety mechanism, avoid recapping needles, and dispose of sharps properly.
What are the smallest known infectious agents that can only replicate inside the cells of living organisms.
Viruses
whats are the modes of transmission of infection
indirect contact, direct contact, and vectors.
What are examples of Quality Improvement in Healthcare?
keeping records, ensuring that all machinery is monitored on a regular bases, and completing patient care documents.
what side should you walk on when you're walking in the hallway.
You should walk on the right side of the hallway.
What do viruses depend on to survive?
A living cell
Whats the name of infections that acquired while in a hospital
Nosocomial-infection
True or false: medium to large healthcare don't have a separate department for providing the best care as possible.
False
What is the purpose of PPE in a Hospital
To protect healthcare workers from hazards.
Name at least one type of fungal infection.
athlete's foot, thrush, vaginitis, and lung diseases
what infections can be caused by nosocomial-infections?
pneumonia, blood-stream infections, and urinary tract infections.
What are the three governmental agencies involved in protecting the health and safety of patients and the public?
FDA, NIH, and the CDC
What should every Healthcare facility have written out for empolyees.
Every Healthcare facility should have written safety instructions.
where is protozoa found?
water and soil
the name of the word that means without microorganisms?
asepsis
Why are QI policies put into place?
to evaluate services based on predetermined criteria.