General Infection Prevention
This category of microorganisms appear pink after a Gram stain procedure.
What is Gram negative?
This type of microorganism requires a different type of staining procedure due to its thick cell wall consisting of mycolic acids, polypeptides, and glycolipids?
What are acid-fast bacilli?
ESKAPE pathogens are typically associated with HAIs and antibiotic resistance. Name one.
What is Enterococcus faecium, Staphylococcus aureus, Klebsiella pneumoniae, Acinetobacter baumannii, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, or Enterobacter species?
DAILY DOUBLE!
He is considered the "father of hand hygiene".
Who is Ignaz Semmelweis?
This type of HAI is reportable to NHSN. Name one.
What is CAUTI, CLABSI, Cdiff, MRSA bacteremia, or SSI COLO, or SSI HYST?