Precautions Methods used to control the spread of infection 2.02 Understand infection control procedures

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*Methods used to control the spread of infection Standard Precautions Developed by the CDC Enforced by OSHA Used on ALL patients- think of all patients having an infectious disease. Includes: Needle stick safety Hand washing Sharps Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Spills and splashes Resuscitation devices Gloves Waste and linen disposal Gowns Masks and eye protection Injuries 2.02 Understand infection control procedures

Methods used to control the spread of infection Standard Precaution #1 Hand washing 2.02 Understand infection control procedures

2.02 Understand infection control procedures Methods used to control the spread of infection Standard Precaution # 2 Gloves 2.02 Understand infection control procedures

2.02 Understand infection control procedures Methods used to control the spread of infection Standard Precaution # 3 Personal protection equipment (PPE) 2.02 Understand infection control procedures

Methods used to control the spread of infection Standard Precautions Gowns 2.02 Understand infection control procedures

Methods used to control the spread of infection Standard Precautions Masks and eye protection 2.02 Understand infection control procedures

2.02 Understand infection control procedures Methods used to control the spread of infection Standard Precaution # 4 Proper Disposal of Sharp Items 2.02 Understand infection control procedures

Methods used to control the spread of infection Standard Precautions Sharps 2.02 Understand infection control procedures

Methods used to control the spread of infection Standard Precautions Spills and splashes 2.02 Understand infection control procedures

Methods used to control the spread of infection Standard Precautions Resuscitation devices 2.02 Understand infection control procedures

Methods used to control the spread of infection Standard Precautions Waste and linen disposal 2.02 Understand infection control procedures

Methods used to control the spread of infection Standard Precautions Injuries 2.02 Understand infection control procedures

Methods used to control the spread of infection Standard Precautions Used on ALL patients Includes: Needle stick safety Hand washing Sharps Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Spills and splashes Resuscitation devices Gloves Waste and linen disposal Gowns Masks and eye protection Injuries 2.02 Understand infection control procedures

2.02 Understand infection control procedures *Methods used to control the spread of infection Bloodborne Pathogen Standard Applies to all occupational exposure of blood or other potentially infectious material. Blood = human blood, blood components, blood products Bloodborne pathogens = disease causing organisms in blood (Hep. B, Hep. C, HIV, Ebola) Include basic information about the bloodborne pathogens: Hep B, Hep C, HIV 2.02 Understand infection control procedures

2.02 Understand infection control procedures Methods used to control the spread of infection Bloodborne Pathogen Standard In an emergency when you cannot identify body fluids or tell whether they contain blood, treat all body fluids as potentially infectious. 2.02 Understand infection control procedures

*Methods used to control the spread of infection Tuberculosis Standard OSHA Standard to reduce occupationally transmitted/acquired TB Requires FIT tested and training in the use of specific respiratory PPE PPD skin test annually 2.02 Understand infection control procedures

2.02 Understand infection control procedures Methods used to control the spread of infection Extended Infection Control Precautions Standard Precautions PLUS Airborne Precautions Contact Precautions Droplet Precautions 2.02 Understand infection control procedures

2.02 Understand infection control procedures Methods used to control the spread of infection Extended Infection Control Precautions Transmission based precautions Additional precautions used with patients infected with pathogens that are spread via: airborne transmission droplet transmission direct contact Requires isolation 2.02 Understand infection control procedures

2.02 Understand infection control procedures Methods used to control the spread of infection Extended Infection Control Precautions Airborne precautions Patient pathogens are transmitted by airborne droplets Specific PPEs- fitted mask- especially TB 2.02 Understand infection control procedures

*Methods used to control the spread of infection Airborne Precautions Patients room door must be closed Pathogens remain suspended in the air on dust particles High Efficiency Particulate (HEPA) respirators required by Health Care Workers. Must be fit tested for HEPA respirators. Helps prevent the spread of measles, chicken pox, TB and shingles. Negative pressure room

2.02 Understand infection control procedures Methods used to control the spread of infection Extended Infection Control Precautions Droplet precautions Used when large-particle droplets are expelled during coughing, sneezing, talking or laughing. Specific PPEs- mask if working within 3 feet of patient 2.02 Understand infection control procedures

*Methods used to control the spread of infection Droplet Precautions Most infection occurs within 3 feet of patient. Droplets are heavy and usually fall to the floor within the 3 feet range. Droplets come from- coughing, sneezing, talking and laughing. Must wear a mask and face shield if within 3 feet of patient. 2.02 Understand infection control procedures

*Methods used to control the spread of infection Droplet Precautions Helps prevent the spread of : Influenza Meningitis Pneumonia Sinusitis Whooping Cough and Diptheria Strep Throat Mumps Private room 2.02 Understand infection control procedures

2.02 Understand infection control procedures Methods used to control the spread of infection Extended Infection Control Precautions Contact precautions Patient pathogens are able to be spread by direct or indirect contact- Rabies, MRSA, Pink Eye Specific PPEs gloves gowns 2.02 Understand infection control procedures

*Methods used to control the spread of infection Contact Precautions Anything that comes in contact or indirect contact of the patient is contaminated. Needed for diseases that can easily e transmitted by direct or indirect contact. Diapered or incontinent patients with intestinal INFECTIONS. Wear gown if soiling is likely. Helps prevent the spread of gastrointestinal, respiratory, skin or wound infections. Private room an must 2.02 Understand infection control procedures

2.02 Understand infection control procedures *Methods used to control the spread of infection Facts That All Precautions Have in Common Limit use of non-critical equipment to a single patient. Wash hands after care. Bag linen to prevent contamination of self, environment, or outside of bag. Discard infectious trash to prevent contamination of self, environment, or outside of bag. Limit transport of patient to essential purposes only. Must wear mask if airborne or droplet. 2.02 Understand infection control procedures

2.02 Understand infection control procedures Methods used to control the spread of infection Extended Infection Control Precautions Protective or reverse precautions 2.02 Understand infection control procedures

2.02 Understand infection control procedures Methods used to control the spread of infection Extended Infection Control Precautions Standard Precautions PLUS Airborne Precautions Contact Precautions Droplet Precautions 2.02 Understand infection control procedures

2.02 Understand infection control procedures Processing Read article on Standard Precautions and answer questions on the Standard Precautions handout in packet. 2.02 Understand infection control procedures

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