IPC revision Flashcards
In correct order, name the links in the chain of infection
Infectious agent
Reservoir
Portal of exit
Mode of transmission
Portal of entry
Susceptible host
Explain role of infectious agent in chain of infection?
Micro-organism that can cause infection e.g. BBV
Explain role of reservoir in chain of infection
Where infectious agent lives and grows
What are the actions we can use to break the links in chain of infection?
Standard infection control precautions (SICPs)
When should SICPs be used?
To be used by ALL staff, in all care settings, at all times for all patients whether infection is known to be present or not.
Name the 8 SICP’s most relevant to dentistry?
Hand hygiene
Personal Protective Equipment
Safe Management of Care Equipment
Safe Management of Care Environment
Safe Management of Blood and Body Fluid Spillages
Safe Disposal of Waste (including sharps)
Occupational Safety: Prevention and Exposure Management (including sharps)
Respiratory and Cough Hygiene
How should blood and bodily fluid spillages be managed (stages)?
Follow local policy
Appropriate PPE worn - apron, mask, gloves + eye protection
Organic matter to be removed using disposable absorbent towels, dispose of in healthcare waste
Apply the appropriate granules or solution to disinfect the area, leave for the required time
Granules to be removed using a scope, dispose of granules in healthcare waste
Area to be cleaned using water and general-purpose detergent then dried with paper towels or air dried
All waste including PPE to be disposed of in healthcare waste
Perform hand hygiene
What are the agents used when dealing with a spillage?
Sodium hypochlorite
Dichloroisocyanurate
What is the contact time for chlorine-releasing agents?
3 minutes
OR
According to manufacturer’s instructions
At what concentration should chlorine-releasing granules be used?
10,000ppm
Give examples of waste disposed in orange waste stream
PPE - gloves masks etc.
Patient bib
Gauze
Rubber dam sheets
When should the temporary closure mechanism be used on a sharps container?
When the container is left unattended or not in use
How is the temporary closure mechanism engaged on sharps bin?
One click for temporary closure
Two clicks for permanent closure
Who is responsible for the disposal of sharps?
The user/ operator of the sharps
Who is responsible for carrying out a risk assessment following a sharps injury?
NOT the person who received the sharps injury
e.g.
Supervisor
Named nurse
District nurse team leader
