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Name one way to prevent incidents.
What is staying alert (to environmental hazards), follow all care plans& protocols, use adaptive equipment properly and speak up when you see unsafe practices or unsafe conditions.
Staff should report occupational health for return-to-work clearance after having a ____illness.
What is a contagious illness? For example, influenza, COVID, pink eye.
True or False:
Using alcohol-based hand rubs, such as hand sanitizer to wash your hands is considered hand-hygiene
TRUE
My hands are visibly soiled can I use Hand Sanitizer?
What is no? If they are soiled, you must use soap and water.
Hand Hygiene
How are incidents reported?
What is notify your supervisor or charge nurse immediately?
Annual health screenings due ____?
What is your birthday month?
How long should you wash your hands with soap and water?
20 seconds
Name 4: What can you do to keep yourself healthy outside of school?
-Get a good night's sleep
-Eat a well-balanced diet
-Exercise routinely
-Practice good personal hygiene including- showering daily, use deoderant, wear clean clothes, brush your teeth, etc.
Name 2 major bloodborne pathogens
HIV
AIDS
Hepatitis B
Hepatitis C
What is the phone number to report abuse, neglect or exploitation anonymously?
What is 1-800-304-1455?
Staff
A few days before symptoms arise to about 2 weeks after.
A day before symptoms to about 3-7 days later.
Nose, mouth, broken skin, eyes, other mucus membranes.
what are the steps to do proper hand hygiene
turn on water to a luke warm temperature
apply soap and rub all the surfaces of the hands- getting between fingers, around nails, 2 inches above the wrist, holding finger tips down, for 20 seconds
rinse
use a clean paper towel to dry hands
discard paper towel and use a new clean paper towel to turn off the faucet
These are microorganisms found in human blood that can cause infection and disease in humans.
Bloodborne pathogens
List 2 reportable incidents.
What are falls, elopements/ attempts, aggressive acts to self or others, injury/bruises, equipment malfunctions/failure, medication errors or near misses?
What is an outbreak when it comes to infections?
Higher than expected number of occurrences of disease in a specific location and time
What country is one of the wealthiest countries, but is one of the unhealthiest and has the lowest life expectancy than its peer countries?
United States
This agency makes rules to protect workers from hazards on the job
OSHA
What is the only way someone can try to protect themselves from acquiring an STI?
Wearing a condom (male or female).
List one reason why reporting matters.
What is protects both patients and staff, ensures compliance with hospital policies, helps identify patterns, prevents future incidents and promotes a culture of safety.
When should I stay home if I don't feel good?
If you think you have an infections illness (including cold, flu, diarrhea) when the cause is unknown
Signs or symptoms of covid- please do not come to school and make arrangements to be tested.
Name at least 5 different times you should wash your hands
Answers vary
Name 3 ways I can protect myself and others from Bloodborne Pathogens.
Use Standard Precautions
Use Good Hand Hygiene
Use caution with Sharp objects
Properly use a barrier when working with blood
Properly use PPE
Stay away from other people's blood
Describe 2 ways someone can become exposed to bloodborne pathogens
needlestick, mucous membrane contact, broken skin