What is it?
#1 way to Prevent spread of infections
What is HAND HYGIENE
Common types of infection prevention precautions
What is Universal, Contact and Droplet.
*Bonus points for airborne*
I just handed the resident their remote, I don't need to do hand hygiene after I leave the room.
What is false
Can I take a dirty linen bag to three different rooms if I don't take it inside the rooms?
What is no, infection risk
A new protective approach by the CDC to use PPE (gown and gloves) in specific residents when performing high contact tasks to decrease spread of MDROs
What is enhanced barrier precautions
I am going into a Resident's room that has Contact Precautions and is vomiting, I need to wear...
What is Gown, Gloves, Mask
If my resident has a peripheral IV, they should be on enhanced barrier precautions.
What is False, only central lines, urinary catheters, feeding tubes, and tracheostomies
Can I wear prepare meals on top of the meal cart, then take it to the resident?
What is no, infection risk and temp control issue.
What does MDRO stand for?
Multi Drug Resistant Organism
When do I need to use Enhanced Barrier Precautions?
What is Wounds, Catheters, and Previous Infection of MDRO
Alcohol based hand rub is only effective in killing germs if you let it dry all the way.
What is true
Should I restrict someone to their room if they have Enhanced barrier precautions?
No, enhanced barrier precautions are only indicated when performing high contact resident care life feeding, bathing, transfers, wound care
What is an organism is found in or on the body, but it is not causing any symptoms or disease.
What is colonization
I should I do hand hygiene
Before resident contact, after performing a task and when leaving the room
I can use hand sanitizer after coming out of a CDIFF room
What is FALSE, only hand washing with soap and water is indicated.
Can I enter a enhanced barrier room to bring a drink without putting the PPE on?
What is yes, PPE only used in high contact situations
What is the best way to prevent MDRO infections?
What is Antibiotic Stewardship
Targeted MDRO organisms
What is Candida auris (super yeast), CRE, and Pseudomonas
Enhanced barrier precautions have no end date
What is TRUE - if you have previous infection, that medical history never goes away.
Can I room someone who has enhanced barrier precautions in a semiprivate room with a roommate?
What is yes - we only utilized the PPE when in close contact