Hand Hygiene
The Flu and You
Patient Bathing
Caring for the Caregiver
Potpourri
100
How long should it take to wash your hands?

What is twice through Happy Birthday (20 seconds)

100
What annual vaccine is required of all EMC employees(or masking)and  has been proven to lessen the severity of the flu?
The flu Vaccine
100
What type of soap does EMC use for all hospital patients?
What is Hibiclens
100
Three ways I can take care of myself
Get plenty of sleep, Exercise, eat right
100
 What can I do to keep my patients who have Foley catheters free from infection?
Do not allow the bag to become full

No dependent loops

Daily meatal care

Keep bag lower than the bladder

Designated equipment

200
patients should always do this prior to eating
What is Hand Hygiene
200
My coworker says getting the flu vaccine can cause me to get the flu. Is this true ?
What is No
200
How often should Patients be bathed?
What is a minimum of daily and as needed in between
200
How often should I see my physician?
At least yearly for an annual check up, and as needed
200

Since organisms live for long periods on surfaces, what can I do to lower the number of germs in the patient care area?

Clean equipment between patients (PDI, Bleach)

Clean high touch surface areas each shift

300
These protect your hands from exposure to bodily fluids
What are gloves?
300
If I get the flu what should I do?
Stay at home until 24 hours after resolution of respiratory symptoms and fever
300
Name three precautions you can take to stay healthy during flu season?
What is:

 Hand washing, 

Get vaccinated,  

use standard precautions on all patients. 

300
Ways I can reduce my personal stress?
Don't wait until you are overwhelmed

Ask what is causing my stress

Identify what you can and can not change

Take action(walking, time with friends, divorce?)


300
Can single patient use items, such as white blood pressure cuffs,  be used on more than one patient
Yes!!!  It is a great idea as it will save Eisenhower money-------NO!!! It will increase infections as these items can not be properly sanitized between patients.
400
Name three types of artificial nails that have been linked to outbreaks, are against EMC policy, and are just plain nasty
Gels, Acrylics, Lee Press on
400
Name three ways to recover from the flu
Get plenty of rest

Stay hydrated

Medication (bonus point name that Med)

400
Bathing with Hibiclens  has the following benefits?
provides 24 hour of protection

Decrease hospital associated infections

Increases patient satisfaction

400

What is a very tough thing to do, but one that will help lower your stress.

Asking for and accepting help
400
What is a good way to give your infection preventionist an Aneurysm
What is wearing a mask dangling around your neck and waering gloves in the hallway?
500
What do I need to use for hand hygiene after taking care of a patient with C. Difficile 
Wash with soap and water-Remember 20 seconds
500

If I notice a patient is coughing and has a fever but the patient is not in isolation, what should I do?

Wear a mask if within six feet of the patient(standard precautions)

Notify the nurse and ask for guidance

500
The percentage of patients at EMC who have bathing documented daily?
What is 49%
500
What are some techniques I can use learn to reduce stress?
Mediation, Prayer, Tai Chi, Yoga
500
What hospital in America has the best CNAs?
Eisenhower Medical Center