Hand Hyigene
The recommended minimum time to wash hands with soap and water.
20 seconds
PPE worn to protect eyes, nose, and mouth.
Face shield or Goggles
Transmission through droplets larger than 5 microns occurs during coughing or sneezing.
Droplet
HAIs are infections patients get while receiving this.
Healthcare or Hospital Care
The organization that publishes national infection control guidelines in the U.S.
CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
Hand sanitizer should contain at least this percentage of alcohol.
60%
The type of mask required for airborne precautions.
N95 Respirator
Tuberculosis is transmitted through this route.
Airborne
Common bloodstream infection caused by central lines is called this.
CLABSI (Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection)
OSHA requires hospitals to have written plans for this, including PPE training.
Blood-borne Pathogen Exposure
This type of handwashing is required when hands are visibly dirty.
Soap and Water
Sequence of putting on PPE is known as this.
Donning
MRSA is most commonly spread this way in hospitals.
Contact
This type of pneumonia often develops 48 hours after hospital admission.
VAP (Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia)
Reporting hospital-acquired infections is required by many of these agencies.
State or Federal Health Departments
According to the WHO’s “Five Moments for Hand Hygiene,” you should clean your hands before touching this.
Patient
PPE must be removed in a specific order to prevent contamination: This is called...
Doffing
This type of transmission occurs when pathogens are carried on dust or small particles in the air.
Airborne
Infection caused by Clostridioides difficile is commonly associated with this.
Antibiotic Use
These programs in hospitals track infection rates and improve safety.
Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) Programs
The CDC recommends this action if you have cuts or open wounds on your hands while caring for patients.
Cover with a waterproof bandage and use gloves
Contact precautions usually require gown and this PPE item.
Gloves
These precautions combine standard, contact, and airborne precautions for highly infectious diseases.
Transmission Based Precautions
Surgical site infections can be prevented with proper timing of this before surgery.
Antibiotic Prophylaxis
CDC recommends this type of isolation room for airborne diseases like measles or TB.
Negative Pressure Room