cleanliness champions Flashcards
what does HAI stand for?
hospital associated infection
what is cross infection?
transfer of micro-organisms from a person/object to another person that results in infection
who is at risk of cross infection?
EVERYONE
what are the 6 links of chain infection?
- Infectious agent
- reservoir
- portal of exit
- mode of transmission
- portal of entry
- susceptible host
which organisms can be transmitted?
- mRSA
- herpes
- hep b & c
- tb
- pneumonia
- HIV
what does septicaemia mean?
infection of blood
what are some routes of transmission of infection?
- direct contant
- indirect contact
- inhalation
- inoculation
- ingestion
- intercourse
- mother to Infant
what does SICP stand for?
standard infection control precautions
what are the WHO 5 moments for hand hygiene?
- before pt contact
- after pt contact
- before aseptic task
- after touching pt surroundings
- after body fluid exposure
what are the 2 different types of organism found on the skin?
- transient
- residant
what waste goes in the black bin?
- general waste
- uncontaminated
what goes in the orange waste?
-low risk clinical waste
what goes in the yellow waste?
-high risk clinical waste
what goes in the red waste?
-special waste
how is a blood spillage managed?
- ppe
- contain spill with paper towels
- dispose of paper towels into orange waste
- chlorine releasing agent applied to spillage
- follow manufacturers instructions
- wash area with detergent and dry well
- hand hygiene
