Hand Hygiene
Proper hand hygiene.
What does PPE stand for?
Personal protective equipment.
True or false: Orange wipes are used to clean multipurpose surfaces.
False. Purple wipes.
True or false: Infection prevention is only the responsibility of clinical staff.
FALSE! Everyone plays a role!
True or false: Not all bacteria is harmful - some actually help keep us healthy.
TRUE!
What is the minimum number of seconds you should scrub your hands with soap and water?
20 seconds.
Covid infection requires what type of isolation & PPE?
Airborne + Contact
- Gown
- Gloves
- N95 mask or PAPR
- Protective eyewear
High-touch areas should be cleaned how often?
Once per shift & PRN.
Standard precautions apply to which patients?
All patients - regardless of infection status.
This animal is most often linked to rabies in the U.S.
Bats.
Alcohol-based hand sanitizer is not effective against this tough stomach bug:
C. Diff!
Explain the difference between modified contact and regular contact isolation.
Modified: ONLY MRSA NASAL SCREENS (determining colonization). Gloves (unless close contact with patient).
Contact: MDROs. Gown and gloves required.
What are the wet times for both the purple and orange wipes?
Purple: 2 min
Orange: 4 min
We use this tool to ensure that a patient meets the appropriate criteria for testing.
Ticket To Test! (TTT)
What does MRSA stand for?
Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus
Name at least 2 steps of the "5 moments of hand hygiene"
- Before touching a patient
- Before a aseptic procedure
- After body fluid exposure
- After touching a patient
- After touching anything in the patient surroundings
What type of precautions (and PPE) are used for suspected and or positive Tuberculosis patients?
Airborne precautions
- N95 or PAPR
- Dedicated equipment
- Negative pressure room
When looking at medical waste, name 3 items that cannot be disposed of in the RED biohazard bag.
DAILY DOUBLE!
- Medication
- Gas cylinders
- Loose sharps
- Hazardous & chemical & radioactive waste
- Garbage
Why is the proper use of antibiotics important for infection prevention?
Overuse and incorrect use can lead to resistance.
What was the first disease to be completely eradicated by vaccination?
True or false: You do not have to get in & out if you are not touching the patient.
F A L S E!
List the steps of doffing PPE in the correct order.
DAILY DOUBLE!
- Gown & gloves
- Eyewear
- Mask
- Hand hygiene
Explain the difference between cleaning, disinfecting and sterilizing.
- Cleaning: removing dirt
- Disinfecting: killing most germs
- Sterilization: killing all microbes
(including SPORES)
Which department has the ability to approve and shut down in hospital construction projects?
Infection prevention!
What was the first antibiotic discovered and by who?
DAILY DOUBLE!
Penicillin. Alexander Fleming in 1928.