Hand Hygiene
Nail Policy
I may get gel manicure as long as it isn't chipped.
True or False
FALSE.
•Artificial nails are NOT permitted including Tips, wraps, shellac, gels, powders, and acrylics
What does PPE stand for?
P...
P...
E...
Personal Protective Equipment
When should you clean equipment such as a blood glucose meter?
Between each patient use
How do I know if a patient is on isolation?
If we are aware there should be
1. Sign outside door
2. Banner on Epic
3. Ask nurse if unsure
NA/PST/PCT are essential team members in the mission to prevention of infection
YES
How long should I rub my hands together when using hand sanitizer?
20-30 seconds
Name the steps of taking off a mask after patient care
1.
2.
1. clean hands
2. remove by only touching straps
How many Sani-wipes will it take to properly disinfect a glucometer with the purples Sani-Cloth wipes
estimated 1 wipe (can vary based on temp, humidity etc.)
Is a mask required for Droplet precautions?
Yes (surgical mask)
The patient refused a CHG treatment, what should you do?
Document in EPIC and tell the RN
How long is the whole process from start to finish of handwashing?
40-60 seconds
I can wear an isolation gown in the hallway if I am removing a food tray from the room.
True or False
False. You should either pass the tray to someone else wearing gloves, or take off your gown and gloves, put on clean gloves, and then take the tray out of the room.
What is the wet time for Super Sani-Cloth?
2 minutes
Can the door remain open for droplet precautions?
Yes
You finished taking a blood sugar on a patient, where should you place the used lancet?
Sharps container
Name a time when you should NOT use hand sanitizer
1. when hands visibly soil
2. C. dif infection
The isolation sign says "Airborne Precautions" what type of mask should you wear?
N95
What is the wet time for Sani-Cloth Bleach wipes?
4 minutes
Can the door remain open for Airborne precautions?
No, patient should be in negative pressure room with door closed.
Oh no! You accidentally got stuck with a needle. What should you do first?
1. Wash the area with soap and water immediately.
2. Tell your supervisor or charge nurse right away.
3. Report the incident according to your workplace policy. Origami
4. Get medical evaluation as soon as possible. OMS/ER
We named 5 opportunities for hand hygiene, name 3
1. Before touching pt
2. Before clean procedure
3. After body fluid exposure
4. After touching patient
5. After touching patient surroundings
What does enteric precautions mean?
Enteric means something related to intestines ->A quick trick: imagine food “entering” the intestines—makes it easier to remember!
What is the difference between cleaning & disinfecting?
Clean: Remove dirt, dust, or spills from a surface
Disinfect: Kill germs on a surface using the right disinfectant, following the instructions on the label.
The patient has influenza and is on Droplet precautions. How is that spread?
Respiratory droplets
What is MDRO = multi-drug resistant Bacteria?
MDROs evolve from frequent visits to healthcare systems & through use, abuse, misuse of antibiotics
-poor hygiene
-pt not taking medication as prescribed