Infection Control and Safety Flashcards
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Nosocomical Infection
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- acquired infection; is an infection acquired after admission to a health care facility that was not present or incubating at the time of admission
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AHS Hand Hygiene Policy
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- purpose to to establish a standard for Hand Hygiene
- support the prevention of the transmission of microorganisms
- reduce the incidence of infection
- promote the health of safety
- single most important practice in reducing the transmission of micro-organisms in health care and community settings
- shared responsibility
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When Should You Wash Your Hands?
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- before contact with a patient or their environment
- putting on and taking off PPE, entering a patient’s room and providing Patient care
- before a clean or aseptic procedure
- after exposure to blood or bodily fluids
- after contact with a patient, leaving a patient’s environment and after handling patient care equipment
4
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Hand Hygiene Policy
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- sinks for hand hygiene are NOT the same used for equipment cleaning
- artificial nails are not to be worn; 6mm or .25inches
- rings are limited to plain bands
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Hand Hygiene Recommendations
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- alcohol-based hand rub for when hands are not visibly soiled
- plain soap and water when hands are visibly soiled
- antimicrobial soap and water only in limited circumstances and should not be used for routine hand hygiene
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3 Key Messages
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- hand hygiene is single most important factor in preventing infection and the spread of communicable diseases
- wash hands; remember to do it, do it often and do it properly
- if unsure if you need too- DO IT
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Strategies to Reduce Risk of Infection
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- Asepsis: medical asepsis and sterilization (surgical asepsis)
- tier 1: standard precautions (routine/universal precautions)
- tier 2: transmission based precautions still use tier 1 (tier 2 related to specific airborne, droplet, contact precautions)
- disinfection
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Breaking The Chain of Infection
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- protect the susceptible host
- Tier 2: Transmission Based, Isolation Guidelines: airborne, droplet, contact
- protective environment
- personal protective equipment
- infection control personnel
9
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Patient Safety is defined as
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- the reduction and mitigation of unsafe acts within the healthcare system
10
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Adverse Events
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- unintended injuries or complications caused by health care management, rather than by the patient’s underlying disease, that lead to death or disability at the time of discharge or prolonged hospital stays
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4 Categories of Adverse Events
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- falls: 90% of reported incidents
- client related accidents: accidents, other than falls, in which the patient is the primary reason for the accident
- procedure related: occur during therapy
- equipment related: Malfunction, despair, or misuse of equipment or form an electrical hazard
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Ways to Avoid Injury
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- WHIMIS
- body mechanics
- fire procedures
- standard precautions/infection control
- follow policies and procedures
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Factors Affecting Safety in Health Care Settings
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- personal characteristics of client: ex. age
- environmental factors: day to day operations and inadequate resources
- staffing: human resources mix and work team dynamics
14
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Research to Reduce Adverse Events
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- avoid short cuts
- follow agency policies
- follow best practice guidelines
- know your scope of practice
15
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Comfort Zone
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- between elbow and hip
- always adjust the surface height
