Infection Transmission
the #1 way to help stop the spread of infectious agents..?
WASH YOUR HANDS!
how long should you wash your hands for?
15-20 seconds.
types of PPE include?
gowns, gloves, masks, respirators, shoe covers, face shields
generated by coughing, sneezing, talking
how to clean up a spill?
wear gloves, use 10% bleach solution, clean up visible blood first then disinfect whole area. allow bleach to sit for 20-30 mins.
4 ways to break the chain of infection between the source and the host are?
hand hygiene, PPE, isolation, and using standard precautions.
One special barrier that is always used during venipuncture?
When donning on PPE what is the correct order?
hand hygiene, gown, mask, face coverings, then gloves.
spread by droplet nuclei smaller than 5ums, or dust particles generated also by coughing, sneezing or talking. can be spread long distances. need special air filters for these isolated patients.
Teir 2 protects who?
protects you
define infection
an invasion and growth of an microorganism In the human body that causes disease.
What protects your clothes from infectious agents?
gowns
in what order should you take off PPE?
remove gown and gloves, hand hygiene, remove goggles, face shield and mask, follow protocol for disposal.
Contact
can be indirect or direct. direct is caused by touching, indirect is touching an infected object then touching something else and spreading it that way.
Teir 1 protects?
patients
Name the 5 means of transmission by which infectious agents are spread...
1. Contact- direct or indirect
2. droplet
3. airborne
4. common vehicle
5. vector
how should you dispose of sharps?
by activating the safety needle device and putting it in the correct sharps container.
PPE protects which parts of employees body.....
PPE protects mucous membranes and clothing from infectious agents.
Common Vehicle
This can cause multiple cases of disease. Caused by contaminated items such as food, water, medications...
OSHA regulates..?
health and safety for employees
Three primary elements of the chain of infection
reservoir, mode of transmission, and the susceptible host
how to practice respiratory hygiene?
practice cough etiquette.
when to perform hand hygiene?
before and after each patient
before donning PPE and after taking gloves off
before performing procedures
after removing PPE
after touching contaminated objects
before and after eating
Vector
these carry infections but are not harmed by them. examples are ticks, mosquitos...
the difference between healthcare associated and community-acquired infections?
healthcare- infectious agents picked up from hospital stay.
community- something you picked you from community.