Hand Hygiene
The most effective way to prevent transmission of infections
What is Hand Hygiene?
What does C. Diff stand for?
Clostridium Difficile
What are the steps you take when you get injured or exposed to blood/chemicals at work?
Wash area with soap and water if exposed to blood/chemical. Tell supervisor. Register to be seen in ER. Fill out Action Cue.
What is the recommended time to wash your hands with soap and water?
At least 20 seconds to remove harmful germs from your hands. Make sure to scrub all areas of your hands, including your palms, backs of your hands, between your fingers and under your nails.
What must you wash your hands with if you care for a patient with C. diff and why?
Soap and water. Alcohol based hand sanitizer does not kill C. diff spores. Soap and water will wash the spores off of your hands and down the drain.
What 2 things are required to be done annually for all employees?
N95 Fit Test and TB questionnaire
True or False: Wearing gloves is a reasonable alternative to washing your hands.
False. Gloves have micro-pores so organisms/germs can wiggle through. This is why you need to wash your hands before and after wearing gloves.
Name 3 symptoms of C. diff.
Fever, diarrhea 3+ times a day, loss of appetite, nausea, abdominal pain/tenderness
You need to decide whether or not you will get a flu vaccine by this date.
What is December 1st, 2023?
Chipped fingernail polish, artificial nails, rings, watches
What are places germs can be hiding on/under when we wash our hands?
What do we do before testing a patient for C. diff?
What vaccination should be repeated every 10 years for healthcare workers?
Tetanus (Tdap)
How do hand sanitizers work differently than handwashing?
Alcohol based hand sanitizers work by killing germs on your hands, while washing your hands with soap and waster removes germs from your hands
What kind of precautions should a patient with C. diff be in?
Enteric (this means contact + washing your hands with soap)
Why do we do a 2 step TB test upon hire?
Some people infected with tuberculosis may have a negative reaction to the TST if many years have passed since they became infected. They may have a positive reaction to a subsequent TST because the initial test stimulates their ability to react to the test. This is commonly referred to as the “booster phenomenon”.