Infection Prevention
What is bio hazardous waste?
any waste saturated with liquid or semi-liquid blood or other potentially infectious materials
True or False, if a circumstance presents - a patient will be provided with an isolation down.
False.
Isolation gowns are only for staff, not patients.
True or False! A surveyor arrives on site - this is your time to hide.
False - you are amazing and you have tons of answers. If you hide - and Jessica finds out, she will have you play bean boozled with her.
Breath! Introduce yourself, how long you have been with the organization and your role here! They will appreciate the introduction.
True or False
Sharps containers expire in 90 days
False, sharps containers are required to be off the premises 90 days after it was initially placed for use. We label sharps containers as expiration in 75 days to ensure enough time for Daniels to pick up and remove. Daniels visits twice a month
Goosebumps are meant to ward off who?
predators
How long after opening do EKG electrodes expire?
45 days - OFFICE OPPORTUNITY - LABEL!
In regards to wearing gloves - when should hand hygiene be performed?
Hand hygiene occurs before putting on gloves and after gloves are removed.
What are some helpful things you might offer to a surveyor?
Oh boy - Karen spilled something hazardous. Where do I look to find the hazards associated with the spill - and what acronym do I use to clean up the spill and where are your office spill kits located?
Remember to CLEAN when there is a spill. C-Contain the spill,L- leave the area,E-emergency eyewash or shower if Karen got the chemical on her, A-access MSDS via zenworks icon, N-Notify your manager or lead asap. Spill clean up kits are located in the clean utility and dirty lab.
The first person convicted of speeding was going how fast?
8 mph
How many wipes do you need to use to sanitize 1 exam room and how do I use them?
You will layer 3 sani wipes and wipe down the room once and repeat. You will use a total of 6 sani wipes per exam room.
Your in luck! Your favorite nurse visit is here! Depo Provera! Describe the PPE that is needed and at what time.
Mask, face shield, double gloves and gown if pregnancy present or possible.
How are you trained to keep your patients safe?
Every colleague goes through orientation when they are hired, this includes information on patient safety and privacy, how you play a role in infection prevention, how to prevent injury to yourself and your patients, what you do in an emergency and what your rights are and who you can report to if you have any concerns.
How do you know if the equipment you are using is safe for patient use?
You SPOT THE DOT - all medical equipment is checked by clinical engineering and has a DOT on it.
What fruit works as a natural meat tenderizer?
Pineapple
Infection Prevention has someone on call 24 hours a day and 7 days a week. How do you get ahold of them?
Go to the internet home page and click on the GR phone directory. Switch your search to department and type in infection and select. Click ALPHA PAGER - this is a numeric pager, you will want to enter the phone number you would like them to call you back at.
What PPE is needed for a sick visit and where can I locate our office specific procedure.
N95, face shield, gown, gloves or PAPYR, gown, gloves.
Office specific procedure located under files on team page.
What is the purpose behind annual competencies and what are examples of competencies completed in the past year?
competencies are designed to ensure your knowledge and safe practice. Examples of 2020 competencies include infection prevention and aseptic technique, infection prevention without aseptic technique, NOVA Glucometer and annual CLIA
Give me 3 characteristics of properly stored and labeled oxygen tanks
all tanks must be in some sort of holder, we have them in caddys, never lay tanks on their side or ground or loose, tanks that have never been open must be labeled FULL, per MH policy our office must have two oxygen tanks stored separately one must be labeled as full they will look to find the fulltank the other can be an open partial container used but tank must be labeled as partial
What does space smell like?
seared steak
Name 5 Infection Prevention Quick Tips
Handwashing, coughing and sneezing into your elbow, wearing PPE when you use preklenz on dirty instruments, change dressings using sterile technique, observe isolation procedures, know your wet times, get your flu shot, wear your mask over your mouth and nose, use clean gloves before cleaning equipment, keep items off the floor, bye bye corrugated cardboard
per the CDC’s recent guidance fully vaccinated people who unmask and gather together are at extremely low risk therefore, once our office is fully vaccinated we will be able to congregate within the team room without masks and face shields - and then replace PPE when performing face to face.
False - Our guidance continues to come from senior leadership and infection prevention / disease. As colleagues we are also unable to discuss personal COVID immunization status with each other. If the information is offered that is appropriate - but colleagues and providers can not inquire about your personal immunization status - this falls under legal and integrity compliance.
Give examples of a multi dose medication that your office has and when does it expire.
TB Serum, candida wart injection, drysol
expires 30 days after opening
all other multi dose vials are considered single dose
Where can a patient locate their patient right?
Front desk has patient rights brochures in English and Spanish. Patient rights poster in office lobby
Where was Abraham Lincoln's body guard when he was shot at Ford Theater?
Parker was a police officer with a less-than-stellar reputation. After arriving three hours late for his shift, the officer left his post protecting the president to get a drink at the Star Saloon next door to the theatre. It was during this time that Booth entered the box seats where Lincoln was sitting and shot the president.