EBP
"EBP" stands for
These are implemented in additions to standard precautions based on the means of transmission
Transmission Based Precautions
You can you use this to wash your hands unless they are visibly soiled or the resident has C. diff
alcohol based hand rub
"MRSA" stands for
Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus
This is placed on the resident's door to notify staff they are on EBP
Sign
Apply to all residents, regardless of infection status
Standard precautions
This is how long you should wash your hands for
20 seconds
The main way to prevent spread of MRSA
Good hand and body hygiene
There are two residents in the facility at this time on EBP due to this device
indwelling catheter
Initiated to prevent illness from spreading through the air over longer distances
Airborne precautions
Wearing gloves
The presence of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) bacteria on or in the body without causing any active infection
Colonized
There are two residents in the facility at this time due to this condition
Initiated to prevent transmission of illness through direct or indirect contact
Contact precautions
Who is responsible for ensuring they have good hand hygiene
All staff
These type of precautions are implemented if someone is confirmed to have a MRSA infection
Contact precautions
When a resident is on EBP a gown and gloves are required during what type of cares
High contact cares
Initiated to prevent illness spread through respiratory or mucous membranes, or respiratory secretions
Droplet precautions
The top 5 moments for hand hygiene in long term care
1 - Before touching a patient, Moment 2 - Before a procedure, Moment 3 - After a procedure or body fluid exposure risk, Moment 4 - After touching a patient, Moment 5 - After touching a patient's surroundings.
Antimicrobial resistance costs the healthcare system how much each year
$4.6 billion