infection preventions and control Flashcards
what are standard preventions?
the practices and measures that all nurses follow in order to stop or reduce the spread of an infection.
what are the three types of hand hygenine
social hand washing - regular soap + water
antiseptic hand washing - hand soap and alcohol gel 70%
surgical hand washing - for surgical procedures
when not to use hand gel?
when hands are physically dirty
when service user has norovirus
what is norovirus commonly know
the winter vomiting bug
what percent should alcohol hand gel be?
70%
5 moments for hand hygiene
before patient contact
before aseptic task
after body fluid exposure risk
after patient contact
after contact with patient surroundings
what are the symptoms norovirus
vomiting, diarrhoea, stomach cramps
how is norovirus spread
from person to person
where is norovirus found
stool and vomit of infected people
who are most at risk if they get norovirus
young and elders
what does mrsa stand for
Methicillin Resistant
Staphylococcus aureus
what does ppe stand for
personal protective equipment
where is clinical waste sent
to a disinfection treatment plant (shredded and disinfected)
