422 Infection control Flashcards
BODY SUBSTANCE ISOLATION
BSI is generally accomplished by _____ _____ ( gloves, gowns, face shields, etc.).
Barrier techniques
ROUTINE HAND WASHING
____ ____ ____ ____ are the most effective products for reducing the number of germs on the hands of healthcare providers.
When hands are not visibly dirty, ____ ____ ____ ____ are the preferred method for cleaning your hands in the healthcare setting. ____ and ____ are recommended for cleaning visibly dirt hands.
Alcohol based hand sanitizers
Alcohol based hand sanitizers
Soap and water
CONTAMINATED SKIN
____ and ____ ____ shall be used to wash the affected areas.
when handwashing facilities are not immediately available, use of an ____ ____ ____ is recommended.
Soap and warm water
Anti-septic hand cleaner
SHARPS
In the event of a needle stick or other skin puncture, the wound should be scrubbed with ____ and ____ ____ as soon as possible and rinsed with a _:__ solution of household bleach and water. __ gallon containers of bleach are to be carried on all JFRD apparatus.
Soap and warm water
1:100
1 gallon
CONTAMINATED CLOTHING
Situations in which ____ of blood or other body fluids may contact with clothing/uniforms will warrant removal of clothing as soon as possible.
If clothing is saturated, ____ ____ is required prior to leaving the scene.
Splashes
Immediate removal
CONTAMINATED SURFACES
Surfaces in equipment (stretchers, backboards, floors, walls, ETC).Should be scrubbed with ____, soapy water and rinse with a __:___ solution of household ____ and ____.
If equipment is to be washed at the fire station, it shall be done ____, unless the station has a designated contamination cleanup area.
Hot
1:100
Bleach and water
Outside
PUBLIC AREAS
Areas involving public domain or thoroughfares that have been contaminated by blood or body fluids must be clean prior to leaving the scene, unless the scene is being processed by _____ _____.
The majority of fluid should be absorbed using sheets, towels, ETC. Then rinse with a _:__ solution of household ____ and ____.
Evidence Technicians
1:100
Bleach and water
MANUAL DECON OF PATIENT COMPARTMENT AFTER TRANSPORT OF AN AIRBORNE INFECTIOUS PATIENT
Open the rear and side doors of the patient compartments to allow air exchange for a minimum of ___ ___.
Doff PPE in the following order:
Lastly: WASH HANDS for a minimum of ___ ___ in ___ ___
Minimum of 30 minutes
Gloves, goggles, gown, mask
20 seconds in warm water
BIOHAZARDOUS WASTE
Storage
Biowaste shall be stored in the ___ ___ of fire stations, away from public view. Storage of biowaste in living areas is not allowed.
Bay Area
BIOHAZARDOUS WASTE
Once the large, red biowaste bag becomes full, it shall be labeled with the ___ ___ and ____ as shown above. ____ ____ shall be requested via ____ to pick up the biowaste.
Request for pick up shall submitted when the large storage containers at the station are ___ or after __ ____ since the last pick up, whichever comes first.
Work location and date
Tactical support
Tivoli
Full or after 1 month
