Safety First
This is the biggest risk of injury for residents.
What are falls?
This is the first link in the chain of infection
What is causative agent (pathogen)?
These are used with ALL residents.
What are standard precautions
First step when you find a resident on the floor.
What is stay with the resident?
This is the most important way to prevent infection spread.
What is hand hygiene
This should always be within the resident's reach
What is the call light?
This is where microorganisms live and grow.
What is the reservoir
Gloves are worn when there is risk of contact with this.
What are blood or bodily fluids
You should not do this after a fall until nurse assesses.
What is move the resident?
This includes cleaning equipment and surfaces.
What is medical asepsis (clean technique)?
Name one cause of falls in a facility
What is clutter, slippery floors, or poor lighting?
This is how pathogens travel from one place to another.
What is mode of transmission
This type of precaution uses an N95 mask.
What are airborne precautions?
This acronym helps remember fire response.
What is RACE?
These organisms cause disease.
What are pathogens?
Residents newly admitted are at risk for this due to unfamiliar surroundings.
What are falls?
These are entry points like mouth, nose, or broken skin.
What is a portal of entry?
This type of transmission spreads through coughing or sneezing within 3-10 feet.
What is droplet transmission?
This acronym explains how to use a fire extinguisher.
What is PASS?
Dirty linen should NEVER be placed here.
What is the floor
This type of unsafe worker behavior increases risk of harm
What is performing skills incorrectly or outside scope?
Breaking this helps stop infection spread.
What is the link in the chain of infection?
This precaution required gloves and gown for contact with resident or environment.
What are contact precautions?
Universal sign of choking.
What is hands at the throat?
Urine should always be disposed of here.
What is the toilet