Travel health and hygiene Flashcards
What is the procedure for removing a liquid biohazard?
1) Isolate the area to prevent contamination.
2) Wear gloves and an apron.
3) Sprinkle encapsulating powder over the hazard.
4) Allow to congeal, remove with scraper, place in yellow bag.
5) Spray area with bacterial spray (wait two mins), clean with cloths - repeat and place cloths in yellow bag.
6) Place protective clothing in yellow bag and seal.
7) Place contaminated bag in a gash bag, store in rear galley.
What is the procedure after a liquid biohazard has been safely removed?
8) Make an entry in the cabin defect log book and inform the captain.
9) Complete CC report via Ecrew on arrival to crew room.
10) Biohazard kit should be requested from an engineer as soon as possible.
If there is suspicion the passenger has a communicable disease what should you do with the collected biohazard?
Keep the bag isolated, ready for inspection on arrival.
What is the procedure for removing a syringe/needle biohazard?
1) Put on gloves.
2) Carefully collect the needle/syringe.
3) Place into an empty container and seal.
4) Place container into top metal box in forward galley, close box.
What is the procedure after a syringe/needle biohazard has been safely removed?
5) Advise the captain the hazard has been secured.
6) Complete Cabin Safety Report (inc. seal number).
7) Advise cleaners on arrival to airport.
What are the three procedures used by certain airlines for a/c disinfection?
1) Treatment of the interior using a quick-acting insecticide spray, before take-off with passengers on board.
2) Regular application of residual insecticide to all internal surfaces - except food prep areas.
3) Treatment of the interior, on the ground, using a residual insecticide aerosol, before boarding.
What is the initial response to a medical scenario on board?
- CC must immediately commence first aid and continue for as long as physically possible.
- Captain must be informed immediately (it will be decided if a diversion is necessary).
- CC must make a PA for a medically qualified person to assist.
If it’s suspected the passenger has been in contact with a communicable disease what must happen?
- PHA should be notified
- CC should fill out relevant report on Ecrew
What three options are considered if a passenger dies onboard?
- Return to departure airport
- Divert to an alternate location
- Continue to destination
What are the issues with diverting to an alternate location when a passenger dies onboard?
This means the deceased passenger must be disembarked at a location originally not part of the travel arrangements - this can add additional stress to an already difficult situation.
What should CC do to reduce levels of distress amongst family and passengers if there is a death onboard?
- Treat the deceased passenger with respect
- Cover them with a foil blanket
- Use spare seat cushions to support the body
What is the function of the PHU?
Port Health Unit
- Preventing importation of communicable diseases
- Medical surveillance of all immigrants
When should you contact the PHU?
When you suspect a passenger on board has a communicable disease.
What symptoms are associated with communicable diseases (6)?
- Persistent vomiting
- Bruising or bleeding
- Skin rash
- Confusion
- Persistent diarrhoea
- Impaired breathing
What must the PHA assess before allowing passengers to disembark?
- Number of people affected
- The flight details
- Where the a/c came from
- The nature of the illness
- Take details of nearby passengers (4 rows behind and infront)
