Outbreaks
During an enteric outbreak, this type of hand hygiene is preferred whenever possible.
What is handwashing (soap and water)
This is the amount of time a disinfectant must remain wet on a surface to work effectively.
What is contact time
Can be used to contain respiratory agents to oneself
What is a mask
ABHR
What is alcohol-based hand rub
What does IPAC stand for
What is infection prevention and control
The minimum number of clients with gastrointestinal symptoms required to suspect an enteric outbreak in a LTC home.
What is two residents within 48 hours
A term that can be used for snacking on chips or when using cleaning cloths and buckets
What is "double-dipping"
Used to protect the orbital mucous membranes
RTU
What is ready to use
What colour caps are found in the enteric outbreak kits
What is white and green
Precautions required to provide care for a client with vomiting and diarrhea.
What is Droplet-Contact Precautions since vomiting is present
Required on food-contact surfaces after most disinfectants
What is a potable water rinse or rinse with water
Mistakenly used when sweeping or driving a car
What is gloves
DIN
What is Drug Identification Number
A staff member cleans a toilet and then uses the same cloth on the bedside table. This is an example of this.
What is cross-contamination
The name of a measure put in place during a respiratory outbreak that means everyone in the facility should wear the PPE names
What is Universal Masking
When cleaning a resident room, surfaces should generally be cleaned from this to this.
What is clean to dirty
Name the PPE required for contact precautions
What is gown and gloves
CLS
What is congregate living setting
Name three high-touch surfaces commonly found in a resident room.
Bed rail, call bell, door handle, light switch, etc.
Name three control measures that should be implemented even before a causative organism is confirmed.
Additional precautions for symptomatic clients, enhanced cleaning/disinfecting, active surveillance, cohorting, etc.
The common chemical agent used in health-care grade disinfectants/wipes
What is accelerated hydrogen peroxide
PPE that is seal-fit tested for use
What is "N95 respirators/masks"
PCRA
What is point of care risk assessment
What are our names
Madi and Amanda