Infection Prevention & Control
Name 2 infections.
STIs, Influenza, MRSA, Hepatitis A, Coronaviruses, etc.
My hands are visibly soiled can I use Hand Sanitizer?
no, if they are soiled you must use soap and water
True or False:
Using alcohol-based hand rubs, such as hand sanitizer to wash your hands is considered hand-hygiene
TRUE
CDC
Hand Hygiene
___means to put on PPE and ___means to take off PPE
Don and Doff
According to the CDC the leading cause of death among residents in nursing facilites is
Infection
How long should you wash your hands with soap and water?
20 seconds
Name 4: What can you do to keep yourself healthy outside of school?
-Get a good night's sleep
-Eat a well-balanced diet
-Exercise routinely
-Practice good personal hygiene including- showering daily, use deoderant, wear clean clothes, brush your teeth, etc.
Name 2 major bloodborne pathogens
HIV
AIDS
Hepatitis B
Hepatitis C
Name 3 types of PPE
Gloves, Gown, Mask, Goggles, Face Shield
What is the span of time that one can spread the common cold?
What is the span of time that one can spread the flu?
A few days before symptoms arise to about 2 weeks after.
A day before symptoms to about 3-7 days later.
Nose, mouth, broken skin, eyes, other mucus membranes.
what are the steps to do proper hand hygiene
turn on water to a luke warm temperature
apply soap and rub all the surfaces of the hands- getting between fingers, around nails, 2 inches above the wrist, holding finger tips down, for 20 seconds
rinse
use a clean paper towel to dry hands
discard paper towel and use a new clean paper towel to turn off the faucet
These are microorganisms found in human blood that can cause infection and disease in humans.
Bloodborne pathogens
Are antibiotics used for viral infections?
No, antibiotics are for bacterial infections.
What is an outbreak when it comes to infections?
Higher than expected number of occurrences of disease in a specific location and time
What country is one of the wealthiest countries, but is one of the unhealthiest and has the lowest life expectancy than its peer countries?
United States
This agency makes rules to protect workers from hazards on the job
OSHA
What is the only way someone can try to protect themselves from acquiring an STI?
Wearing a condom (male or female).
True or false. Washing my hands is a key way to prevent the spread of infections.
True.
When should I stay home if I don't feel good?
If you think you have an infections illness (including cold, flu, diarrhea) when the cause is unknown
Signs or symptoms of covid- please do not come to school and make arrangements to be tested.
Name at least 5 different times you should wash your hands
Answers vary
Name 3 ways I can protect myself and others from Bloodborne Pathogens.
Use Standard Precautions
Use Good Hand Hygiene
Use caution with Sharp objects
Properly use a barrier when working with blood
Properly use PPE
Stay away from other people's blood
Describe 2 ways someone can become exposed to bloodborne pathogens
needlestick, mucous membrane contact, broken skin