Infection Control

Question 1

Common causes of Healthcare Associated Infection (HAI)

Answer 1

-Staphylococcus aureus (incl. bacteraemia)/
MRSA
-Clostridioides difficile infection (CDI)
-Group A Streptococcus (Streptococcus
pyogenes)
-Vancomycin resistant Enterococci (VRE)
-Carbapenamase producing
Enterobacteriaceae (CPE)
-Multidrug resistant Gram-negative
organisms (MDRO/XDR)
-Hepatitis B and C viruses
-Norovirus

Question 2

Describe HAIs

Answer 2

• Usually caused by commonly occurring bacteria/viruses
• Capable of causing serious (or life threatening) disease
• May be difficult to treat
• Associated with treatment or interventions
• Prevalence is affected by antibiotic use
• Can often be prevented through good Infection Prevention and Control practice

Question 3

10 Standard Infection Control Procedures

Answer 3

1. Assess patients for infection risk and ensure they are cared for in a safe place
2. Practice good hand hygiene
3. Cover your nose and mouth when coughing or sneezing
4. Wear suitable personal protective equipment
5. Keep all reusable care equipment clean and well maintained
6. Keep the care environment clean and tidy
7. Safely handle used linen
8. Safely clean up all blood and body fluid spillages
9. Safely dispose of all household and care activity waste
10. Take corrective action if injured or exposed to blood and bodily fluids

Question 4

Transmission Based Precautions

Answer 4

-Contact
-Droplet
-Airbourne
=Hands
=PPE
=Door
=Decontaminate equipment