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?
In a non-isolation patient room, PPE must be worn when this is anticipated
What are splash/sprays?
4 minutes is the wet time for these wipes
What is bleach Sani-Wipes?
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?
My chances are higher of contracting this infection if I have a HD catheter, PICC, TLC, 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?
To prevent infections, my patient receives two things: one thing is once daily, the other is twice daily
What is a CHG bath and Nozin?
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?
A contraindication for Nozin use
What is an orange and coconut allergy?