PPE for you & Me
This is the order in which PPE is taken off.
Gloves, Gown, Googles, Mask
This is the length of time for washing your hands.
20 seconds
Non-pathogen
This needs to happen first, before cleaning up a spill.
Put on gloves
This mode of infection can't be spread by hugging or coughing, but look out if you get stuck with a needle!
Bloodborne
It is the name used for "putting on" PPE
Donning
This is the primary route for disease transmission.
Hands
This type of infection travels through the bloodstream and spread throughout the entire body.
Systemic infection
Unlike sterilization, this method kills some pathogens, but does not destroy all of them.
Disinfection
COVID 19 is spread through this mode of transportation.
Airborne
This is when gloves MUST be worn.
When coming in contact with body fluids.
An opening that allows a pathogen to leave the body.
Portal of exit
If you have this infection, it will look like a chain of circles called cocci.
This is the best way to prevent the spread of MRSA, CDiff, and VRE.
Proper handwashing
This type of PPE helps prevent the spread of TB.
Mask
To prevent infection, this is used with every patient or resident.
Standard Precautions
It's the link that is affected by getting vaccinated.
Susceptible host
An infection received while in a healthcare setting.
Healthcare associated infection
This group is more vulnerable to infection because of their nutrition status and their decrease in activity.
The elderly
This underlying respiratory condition makes people more susceptible to severe COVID-19 complications.
COPD