Hand Hygiene
What is the most effective way to prevent infection spread?
Hand Washing
What does PPE stand for?
Personal Protective Equipment
True or False: Healthy staff can still spread germs
True
What are high touch surfaces?
Frequently touched areas like door handles, light switches, call buttons and hand rails
You see a coworker skip handwashing between residents. What should you do?
Remind them or report ro supervisor; promote safety culture
How long should you scrub your hands with soap and water?
At least 20 seconds
When should gloves be worn?
When there is a chance of contact with blood, bodily fluids, or contaminated surfaces
What is "standard precautions?"
Treating all blood and body fluids as potentially infectious
How often should shared items be cleaned?
After each use
A resident has diarrhea. What extra precautions are needed?
Contact precautions, gloves, gown, handwashing with soap and water
When should hand hygiene be preformed?
Before and after resident contact, after removing gloves, after using the restroom, before eating
In what order should PPE be put on (donning?)
Gown- Mask- Goggles- Gloves
What should you do if you're sick with fever or cough
Notify your supervisor and stay home
What should you do if cleaning chemicals splash in your eyes?
Rinse with water and report to your supervisor immediately
You accidentally get a needle stick. What is your first action?
Wash area immediately and report to supervisor
When is hand hygiene NOT effective?
When hands are visably soiled
In what order should PPE be removed (doffing?)
Gloves- Googles -Gown- Mask
What type of infections are most common in assisted living? Name top three
Respiratory, gastrointestinal, skin infections
What should NEVER be mixed together when cleaning?
Bleach and ammonia
You notice multiple residents cough in the dining room. Waht should you do?
Notify the nurse/supervisor; start monitoring for respiratory outbreak
Name the "5 Moments for Hand Hygiene"
Before touching a resident, before aseptic procedure, after body fluid exposure, after touching a resident, after touch surroundings
True or False: It's okay to reuse a disposable mask if it looks clean
False
What are the three elements of the infection chain?
Source, route of transmission, susceptible host
Describe the proper way to handle soiled linens
Don't shake; hold away from body; place in designated bag/bin immediately
During Flu season, what extra precautions help protect the residents
Vaccination, screening, masks, visitor restrictions, enhanced cleaning