PPE
Precuations to be used on all residents
What is " Standard Precautions"
Where do we place needles, razors, etc?
What is "Sharps container"
How often should we clean medical equipment?
What is "before and after use"
Microorganisms such as viruses or bacteria that are present in human blood and can cause disease in humans
What is "Bloodborne Pathogens"?
The most common mode of transmission of pathogens
What is "By Hands"
Cough Etiquette
What is
-Cover mouth/nose with tissue or bend of elbow
-Hand hygeine after contact with respiratory secretions
-stay 3 feet away from persons with respiratory infections
When do we need to replace sharps containers?
What is "When 2/3 full"
What do we use to clean up a blood spill
What is "Bleach"
Three common types of bloodborne pathogens
What is
-Human Immunodeficency Virus (HIV)
-Hepatitis B Virus (HBV)
-Hepatitis C (HCV)
The most important and simplest way to prevent and control the spread of infection
What is "Hand Hygeine"
To prevent transmission of infectious agents spread by direct or indirect contact with the resident or the resident's environment.
What is "Contact Precautions"
What to do if an exposure incident occurs?
What is
-Wash area with soap & water
-Report to supervisior
-Seek medical Attention
- Compete incident report
What other disinfectants do we use in our facility?
What is " Sani Wipes"
Ways that bloodborne pathogens can be transmitted into your body
What is "Needle stick injury, cut, scrape, splash into eyes nose or mouth)
Hand hygeine method when hands are not visbly dirty
What is "Alcohol-Based Hand Rub"
When should we wear PPE?
What is " When there is reasonable chance of exposure to blood, bodily fluids, mucous membranes, and or non-intact skin"
The number of exposures it takes to become infected with HIV, Hepatitis B or C virus.
What is "One"
What must be done before disinfection can occur?
What is "Cleaning"
The cause of Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS)
What is "HIV"
When do we perform hand hygiene?
What is
-Resident contact
-Inseting invasive devices
-Before eating meals
etc
Order of PPE Removal
What is
-Gloves
-Goggles/Face Shield
-Gown
-Mask
How do we label and identify biohazard waste?
What is
-Red/Orange in color
-Biohazard symbol
How do we clean up a blood spill?
What is
-Wear PPE
-Wipe up blood first
-Wipe area with disinfectant
The most common bloodborne infection in the US
What is "HCV"
How long do we wash our hands for?
What is "20-30 seconds"