Infection Control and Hand Hygiene
When should healthcare workers wash their hands?
Before and after patient contact, after removing gloves, and after contact with bodily fluids.
What should you do if you experience a needle stick?
Wash the area with soap/water, report immediately; and follow exposure control procedures.
What is the first step when a fire alarm sounds?
Stay calm, alert others, and evacuate using the nearest exit.
When should PPE be worn?
Whenever exposure to blood, fluid, or chemicals is possible.
What's the minimum time for washing hands?
Proper hand hygiene and standard precautions is 20 seconds.
What virus is covered under OSHA's Bloodborne Pathogen Standard?
Hep B, Hep C, and HIV
What does PASS stand for?
Pull, Aim, Squeeze, Sweep – for fire extinguisher use.
What is the correct order for removing PPE?
Gloves--> Gown--> Googles--> Mask
When is alcohol-based sanitizer appropriate?
When hands are not visibly soiled.
What must be offered to employees at risk for exposure?
Hep B vaccination
What does RACE stand for (fire safety)?
Rescue, Alarm, Contain, Extinguish/Evacuate
Why is labeling hazardous chemicals important?
To ensure safe handling and avoid exposure.
What is standard precaution?
A set of infection prevention practices used for all patient care. Hand hygiene; PPE as indicated; respiratory hygiene; safe injection; safe handling of equipment/linen.
What document outlines procedures after exposure?
The Exposure Control Plan
How often should fire drills/spill response be practiced?
At least annually
How should sharps be disposed of?
In puncture-resistant, labeled sharps containers. DO NOT recap needles!