Statistics and Principles Flashcards
1
Q
What percentage of patients will acquire an infection while in the hospital
A
About 5-10%
2
Q
How many deaths are associated with nosocomial infections annually?
A
About 20,000 deaths costing roughly $2B annually
3
Q
What is the #1 way to achieving optimum infection prevention control?
A
Hand washing and hygiene
4
Q
Using _____ properly will help prevent infections spread in the department, between staff, and patients
A
PPE
5
Q
How are microorganisms acquired?
A
- Direct contact = person to person
- Indirect contact = via vehicles, fomite, droplets
- Vector borne = insects or carried through staff
6
Q
What are the roles of the MDRD?
A
- Prevent infections by following proper routine and hygiene
- In charge of instruments and supplies in the hospital
