2 Flashcards
What is the primary aim of infection prevention and control measures?
To prevent and control the spread of pathogens between people in healthcare settings.
What framework does the Systems Engineering Initiative for Patient Safety (SEIPS) model provide for IPC practice descriptions?
A suitable framework for IPC practice descriptions in medical imaging.
What are the five interrelated components of the SEIPS model?
- Persons
- Organization
- Technologies and tools
- Tasks
- Environment
In the SEIPS model, who is at the center of the work system?
An individual.
What does the ‘organization’ component of the SEIPS model consist of?
Structures external to a person within which work is performed.
What are ‘tools and technologies’ in the context of the SEIPS model?
Devices that are used to conduct tasks.
What are ‘tasks’ as defined in the SEIPS model?
Specific actions within the larger work process.
What factors are included in the ‘environment’ component of the SEIPS model?
Physical and safety environment factors.
How often should environmental cleaning occur in the waiting area?
At least thrice a day at fixed times and whenever required.
What cleaning agent is used for terminal disinfection?
Household bleach containing 5000 ml chlorine.
What is the minimum air change requirement for outdoor air per hour in the waiting area?
2 air changes.
What is the minimum total air change requirement per hour in the waiting area?
12 air changes.
What should be done to reduce the patient’s stay in the waiting area?
Reduce the patient’s stay as much as possible.
Why is the Interventional Radiology (IR) suite considered a ‘very high-risk area’?
Due to the nature of procedures performed and infection risk.
When should antibiotic prophylaxis be used in Interventional Radiology?
Appropriately, based on the procedure type.
What technique should be followed for clean and clean-contaminated procedures?
An absolute sterile technique.
What is preferred for contaminated and dirty procedures in Interventional Radiology?
Sterile technique is preferred, at the very least a clean environment with sterile instrumentation.
