General Infection Prevention
What does "dwell time" mean?
How long something has to stay wet to be properly disinfected.
Can wearing gloves take the place of hand hygiene?
NO
What type of precautions should you take with every patient?
Standard Precautions (choose the PPE appropriate for the exposure)
When does pre-cleaning of a dirty instrument occur?
At the point of use in exam room
What 2 things cannot be stored in a medication refrigerator?
body fluid specimens and food
Where can infection prevention policies and procedures be found?
Policytech
When should you wash your hands with soap & water instead of using alcohol-based hand rub?
If a patient has C-diff or if they are visibly soiled
What PPE should be worn to prevent exposure to C Auris?
Contact precautions (gowns/gloves)
How is dirty equipment transported to be reprocessed?
In a closed, leak-proof, puncture resistant container with a biohazard label and name of chemical on the container
When does Ultrasound gel containers expire?
30 days after opening or manufacturer's expiration date, whichever comes first
If unsure how to clean or care for something, where would you find it?
OneSource or owner's manual
Who should be practicing hand hygiene?
everyone
What type of PPE should be worn if there is a risk of splash?
Eye protection and possibly a mask or gown
When are internal (Class 5) and external chemical indicators used?
In every pouch/wrapped item and on each shelf if unwrapped with every load
After you open a new vial of medication, what is your next step?
wipe with alcohol
How do you know about patients coming into the office with symptoms that may need to be roomed immediately?
This should be shared in your huddles.
How long can your fingernails be to be compliant with policy?
1/4 inch over nail bed
When do C-diff precautions (contact) need to be adhered to in the outpatient setting?
When the patient is having complaints of diarrhea
When should a sterile package be opened prior to the procedure?
No sooner than 15 minutes prior and only when ready to use. DO NOT leave opened items alone with the patient.
Where are multi-dose medication vials stored?
in a centralized medication area and do not enter the immediate exam room or procedure area
How frequent should privacy curtains be cleaned or replaced?
Every 6 months
List the 5 moments of hand hygiene.
Before and after touching a patient
Before a procedure
After removing gloves or having body fluid contact
After touching the patient environment
If the patient is coming in with respiratory symptoms, who should be wearing a mask?
Patient over 2yo and staff in contact with the patient
List at least 3 things documented on a sterilization log?
Load number, Lot numbers, Date, operator's initials, Results of chemical indicators, results of spore tests, Serial numbers, monthly cleaning date, load contents, pressure, temp, and time in and out, Preventative maintenance date.
Measles is highly contagious and can be found in the air up to 2 hours after the patient leaves. What precautions should be taken to prevent exposure?
Meet patient outside and bring them in an alternate entrance avoiding other people.
Mask patient and employee wear N95 mask
Close the door of the room
Assist them out of the office when visit completed.