Infectiousness microorganisms present in blood that can cause disease in humnans
What are Bloodborne Pathogens
Early, middle and late
What are the stages of Alzheimer's
Report this to your supervisor
What do you do if you see funny bruises on a resident
Cold, flu, chicken pox, measles
What are Airborne Pathogens
Most important and effective
Hand hygiene
Extreme Caution should be used!
How do you handle exposed sharps
Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, Huntington, Lewy bodies and multiple strokes
What are some things that cause dementia
Depression, fear and loneliness, unclean living conditions, pressure ulcers, change in behaviors
What are some signs of abuse
HIV Hepatitis B an C
What are Bloodborne Pathogens
STAY HOME!
What do you do when you are sick?
Mask, limiting visitors, keep resident in apartment
What are some airborne precautions
Pointing to an item or mimicking an action
What are gestures you can use for a person with dementia
Immediately
When should you report abuse
Telephones, light switches, door knobs, remote control switch
What are indirect transmitters
I can live up to six months on surfaces
C. Diff
The most effective infection control and prevention
Proper hand washing
Doing something for a resident just they way they like it!
What is person centered care
Your supervisor or the executive director
Who do you report suspected abuse to
Alcohol based handrubs
What is not an effective in killing C. Diff organisms
PPE
What is personal protective equipment
MRSA, VRE, CRE, C. Diff, TB
What are Multidrug resistant organisms
Smiling, keeping your posture open, being positive and kind
What is a great way to communicate with someone who suffers with dementia
The Executive Director, licensed clinicians, and owners and operators.
Who is legally required to report abuse
Into your elbow
What is good cough and sneeze etiquette
Hand Hygiene
The use of Personal Protection Equipment
Appropriate handling of laundry
Appropriate handling of resident equipment
What are standard precautions