PPE
What does PPE stand for?
Personal protective equipment
___________ is the most important medical aseptic practice.
handwashing
Hepatitis B affects what organ?
liver
___________ refers to the piercing of the skin barrier or mucus membranes
parenteral
What does OSHA stand for?
occupational safety and health administration
Name 3 types of PPE commonly used in healthcare?
Gloves, goggles, face shield, gown, mask
How long should we wash our hands?
15-20 seconds
An acute infection occurs_____________ and last for a ____________period of time.
suddenly and last for a short period of time
_________________ presence or reasonably anticipated presence of blood or OPIM on an item or surface.
contaminated
The purpose of OSHA is to _______________the risks of occupational exposures.
reduce
Does the employer have to provide PPE?
yes
Name one advantage of alcohol hand sanitizer.
quick, does not require sink, rinsing
Does the employer have provide Hep B vaccine?
yes
____________________ specific eye, nose, mouth, or other mucous membrane, non intact skin, or parenteral contact with blood or OPIM that results in injury.
exposure incident
Who is over OSHA?
FEDERAL GOV'T
When is it appropriate to reuse PPE?
never
3 techniques for sanitizing hands in the medical office
handwashing with soap and water
handwashing with antimicrobial soap and water
apply alcohol based sanitizer
What is the 1st thing you do if you have a needlestick injury?
wash hands
_______________ are objects that can penetrate the skin. (needles, lancets, broken glass)
sharps
How often is the Exposure Control Pan reviewed and updated?
once each year (annually)
If gloves become torn, contaminated, punctured, when do you replace them?
NOW!
CDC recommends to wash hands when
1)
2)
3)
visibly soiled
before eating
after restroom
Three BBP that put healthcare workers at risk.
Hep B
Hep C
HIV
___________________ is reasonably anticipated skin, eye, mucous membrane, or parenteral contact with blood or OPIM.
occupational exposure
What 4 categories are included in the OSHA Standard?
exposure control plan
labeling requirement
communication of hazards to employees
record keeping