BUMED 6220.9 Flashcards
BUMED 6220.9
Healthcare Associated Infection Prevention and Control Program (HAIPC)
When must HAIPC training occur?
During initial indoctrination and annually thereafter on an as-needed basis
What single use devices (SUD) must be discarded after each use?
Critical or semi-critical
Non-critical SUDs that are processed by a third part reprocessing facility must comply with what regulations?
Federal Drug Administration (FDA)
BUMED Infection Control Consultant responsibilities (3)?
Provide guidance on Navy-wide HAIPC program implementation
Monitor implementation in fixed and non-fixed MTFs and DTFs
Maintains HAIPC database
CO or OIC responsibilities?
Appoint an IPCC to implement the HAIPC program
How often are Navy IPCCs required to meet?
Quarterly
All cases in MTF and DTF involving serious injury, prolonged disability, or death must be reported to who, by who?
Reported to Patient Safety and Risk Management locally and at BUMED by the CO, OIC, and SMDR.
What is a critical device?
Confers a high risk for infection if they are contaminated.
Examples of critical devices (4)?
Surgical instruments
Cardiac and urinary catheter
implants
ultrasound probes
What is an HAI?
Healthcare-associated Infection. Not considered HAI unless infection occurs more than 48hrs after time of admition or treatment.
What is a non-critical device?
Devices that do not normally touch the patient or touch only intact skin.
Examples of non-critical devices (4)?
Bed pans
Bed rails
Blood pressure cuffs
Crutches
What is a semi-critical device?
Devices that contact mucous membranes or non-intact skin.
Examples of semi-critical devices (4)?
Respiratory therapy and anesthesia equipment
some dental equipment
Gastrointestinal endoscopes
Bronchoscopes
Two basic conditions that require the application of infection control measures in clinical dentistry.
Risk of exposure to blood and other potentially infectious material (OPIM)
How long must air and water be flushed after each patient from any device connected to the dental water system that enters the patients mouth?
20-30 seconds
What to use when disinfecting Zinc Oxide Eugenia (ZOE) impression material?
Idophors
DD 2322
Dental Laboratory Work Authorizations
What are the three separate work areas in a dental lab?
Recieving area
Production area for new work
Production area for repair work
What device should be considered contaminated even after disinfection is performed due to its porus nature?
Acrylic
How are non-disposable bite blocks cleaned?
Cleaned and heat sterilized between each patient.
