1. Precautions Methods used to control the spread of infection
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3. *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
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4. Methods used to control the spread of infection Standard Precaution #1
Hand washing
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Methods used to control the spread of infection Standard Precaution # 2
Gloves
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Methods used to control the spread of infection Standard Precaution # 3
Personal protection equipment (PPE)
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7. Methods used to control the spread of infection Standard Precautions
Gowns
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8. Methods used to control the spread of infection Standard Precautions
Masks and eye protection
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Methods used to control the spread of infection Standard Precaution # 4
Proper Disposal of Sharp Items
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10. Methods used to control the spread of infection Standard Precautions
Sharps
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11. Methods used to control the spread of infection Standard Precautions
Spills and splashes
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12. Methods used to control the spread of infection Standard Precautions
Resuscitation devices
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13. Methods used to control the spread of infection Standard Precautions
Waste and linen disposal
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14. Methods used to control the spread of infection Standard Precautions
Injuries
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15. 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
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*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
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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.
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18. *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
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Methods used to control the spread of infection Extended Infection Control Precautions
Standard Precautions PLUS
Airborne Precautions
Contact Precautions
Droplet Precautions
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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
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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
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22. *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

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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
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24. *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.
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25. *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
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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
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27. *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
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*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.
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Methods used to control the spread of infection Extended Infection Control Precautions
Protective or reverse precautions
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Methods used to control the spread of infection Extended Infection Control Precautions
Standard Precautions PLUS
Airborne Precautions
Contact Precautions
Droplet Precautions
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Processing
Read article on Standard Precautions and answer questions on the Standard Precautions handout in packet.
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