Handwashing
Respiratory Etiquette
Keeping Things Clean
Preventing Illness
St Vincent DePaul
100

How long should you wash your hands?

20 seconds

100
Where is the best place to cough or sneeze if no tissue is available?

Into your elbow

100

Name one commonly touched surface that should be cleaned often

doorknobs, phones, light switches, counters

100

Name 1 way to boost your immune system

sleep, nutrition, hydration

100

Who do you go to at SVdP if you need medical attention?

Alexis the RN, or 911 if life-threatening

200

What is better

hand sanitizer or soap and water?

soap and water

200

What should you do immediately after coughing into your hands?

Wash or sanitize hands

200

How often should shared surfaces be cleaned?

Daily
200

Why is it important to stay home or limit contact when sick?

Prevent spreading illness

200

What day is the memory clinic at SVdP?

Wednesdays

300
Why is soap more effective than water alone?

It breaks down oils and germs so they can be removed

300

Why is it important to not share drinks or utensils?

Spreads saliva and germs

300

What is the difference between cleaning and disinfecting?

Cleaning removes dirt while disinfecting kills germs

300

What are early signs you might be getting sick?

fatigue, sore throat, cough, fever

300

How many emergency kits are placed around St. Vincent DePaul?

3

400

What are common areas people miss when washing hands?

Thumbs, fingernails, between fingers

400

When should you consider wearing a mask?

If sick or around others who are vulnerable

400

Why is it important to let disinfectant sit?

It needs contact time to kill germs

400

Why are vaccines important?

They reduce spread and protect vulnerable people

400

Where can you get over the counter medications at SVdP?

Alexis' office!
500

When is hand sanitizer appropriate?

When hands are not visibly dirty

500

How far can respiratory droplets travel when coughing/sneezing?

~3-6 feet

500

What is a safe way to handle trash or contaminated items?

Use gloves if possible and wash hands after

500

What populations are at higher risk for infection complications?

Elderly, children, immunocompromised individuals

500

What are the hours of the SVdP medical clinic?

Mon-Wed 8am-4pm

Thurs 8am-8pm

Fri 8am-12pm

Sat varies