Infection Control Power Point Flashcards
An _____ is an infection a patient can get while receiving medical care in a healthcare facility; these infections are often preventable
HAI
Since today’s healthcare uses many types of invasive procedures and medical devices, HAIs are often associated with these.
Central line associated bloodstream infections (CLABSI)
Catheter-associated Urinary Tract Infections (CAUTI)
Surgical Site Infections (SSI)
Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia (VAP)
Other types of infections may be specific to a particular germ which can spread in healthcare facilities:
Multi-drug resistant germs such as methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), vancomycin resistant Enterococcus (VRE) or gram-negative bacteria
Clostridium difficile
Influenza and other Respiratory Viruses
On any given day, ____ hospital patients has at least 1 HAI. This is someone’s family member, friend and loved one.
1 in 25
In 2011, approximately 722,000 HAIs occurred in U.S. acute care hospitals, of which _______ patients with HAIs died during their hospitalizations
75,000
HAIs can be prevented together! Research shows that when care teams are aware of infection problems and take actions to prevent them, rates can decrease by more than _____.
70%
There are six steps or “links” which all must take place in order for an infection to develop:
Infectious Agent: Germ Reservoir Portal of Exit Means of Transmission Portal of Entry Susceptible Host
Follow _____, policies, and protocols to prevent infections. These include hand hygiene, respiratory etiquette and influenza vaccination, standard and isolation precautions, cleaning and disinfection and _______.
best practices
HAI prevention bundles
_______ is the single most important means of preventing the spread of infections.
Hand hygiene
Soap and water or alcohol based hand-rubs may be used. Soap and water required when hands are visibly soiled and for _____
C. difficile
When washing with soap and water, apply to ALL surfaces of hands with friction for at least _______. Use a paper towel to turn off faucets
When using alcohol based products, apply to all surfaces of hands and continuing rubbing until hands are dry.
15 seconds
When should you wash your hands?
When:
Upon entry/exit of a patient, procedure or exam room
Before and after patient contact
Before putting on and after removing gloves
- Before handling a patient’s food or food tray
- Before participation in invasive procedures
- If hands become contaminated or soiled
- After contact with objects (including medical equipment) in the vicinity of the patient
- Before and after eating or smoking
- After coughing/sneezing and using a handkerchief/tissue
- Before and after going to the restroom
Respiratory viruses, including Influenza, can be transmitted through ______ when we cough or sneeze
droplets
To prevent the transmission of respiratory infections, individuals with signs/symptoms of a respiratory infection should following respiratory hygiene/cough etiquette:
Cover your mouth and nose when coughing or sneezing
Use the nearest waste receptacle to dispose of tissue after use
Perform hand hygiene after contact with respiratory secretions
Influenza can be have severe complications and prevention is key
Vaccination is the #1 Flu prevention strategy
To prevent the spread to others:
Do not work with a fever and respiratory symptoms
Wear a surgical mask if you do not have a fever with respiratory symptoms
