BUGS!
This bug causes watery diarrhea, typically after the use of antibiotics
What is C. diff?
I must wear a gown and gloves in this patient's room
What is Contact/Contact Plus Isolation?
The acronym for infections acquired in a hospital
What is an HAI?
These type of precautions are used on EVERY patient?
What is standard precautions?
The most effective step to prevent infections
What is hand hygiene?
This bug is commonly associated with food poisoning, and UTIs
What is E. coli?
I cannot use hand sanitizer after leaving this patient's isolation room
What is Contact Plus isolation?
An infection associated with a Foley catheter
What is a CAUTI?
Dressing changes are required every 48 hrs/PRN for one type, and every 7 days/PRN for the second type
What are gauze dressings and occlusive dressing?
The best LCMC facility
What is West Jeff?
We wear a mask everywhere these days to prevent the spread of this virus
What is Coronavirus?
My patient presents with fever, chills, and muscle aches. I ordered a comprehensive respiratory PCR
What is Droplet Isolation?
What infection is related to the use of PICCs, TLCs, HD caths, ports, etc.?
What is a CLABSI?
The timeframe for appropriate isolation activation (time from culture/admission/rule out to isolation)
What is 2 hours?
West Jeff's Infection Preventionists
Who are Jillian and Sydney? :)
Commonly referred to as a "super bug", many people carry this bug on their skin/in their nose with no symptoms. When a person is infected, it can be tough to treat.
What is MRSA?
This patient's room requires a N95 respirator upon entry
What is Airborne Isolation?
What are two hygiene products that can protect my patient from infection?
What is a CHG bath and Foley care?
What is 48 hrs?
The easiest way to prevent the spread of infection
What is hand hygiene?
This multi-drug resistant fungus, first identified in Japan, can cause serious illness in hospitalized patients
What is Candida auris?
My patient had C-diff. This equipment must visit my patient's room after discharge and terminal cleaning.
What is Tru-D?
The best way to ensure no device-associated infections
What is no devices!
Blood cultures cannot be taken from this access
What are central lines?
Artificial nails or long natural nails are appropriate for patient care.
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