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Transcript of Infection Control
Infection Control Inservice
Presented By:
Eneida Cruz, DNP, RN
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Program
Surveillance Prevention
Control Education
Infection Elements of Infection
– A SOURCE of infection
– A TRANSMITTER of infection
– A SUSCEPTIBLE HOST
Sources of Infection: – Food
– Feces
– Fomities (furniture, toliets, floors, etc.)
– Finger
– Contaminated personal protective equipment
(ie, gloves)
Infection, cont’d
Causes of Infection: – Virus – Bacteria – Parasite – Fungi
Diseases caused by Infection: – Cold/Flu – Lyme’s Disease – AIDS – Urinary and Kidney Infections – Strep Throat – Pink Eye – Boils
Infection Control Overview
Infection Control Program – Infection Control Consultant
Policies & Procedures – Clinical Manual Policies
• C.46.A - C.46.M
• Exposure Control Plan
• TB Screening
• Influenza Program
Regulatory – DOHSS
– JCAHO
– OSHA
Infection Control Activities
Semi-Annual Infection Control Survey &
Risk Assessment
Clinical Activities
– Patient Education
– Pre - Procedure Phone Calls
– Post Procedure Phone Calls
QA Activities
– QA Audit Form
– Monthly Hand Hygiene Monitoring Tool
Infection Control Report
– MR Review
Infection Control Activities, cont’d
Environmental Services Plan
– Environment of Care Survey
– Quality Inspection Reports
Staff Education
– Annual Mandatory Inservice
– As needed
Logs
– Needlestick Injury Log
– Blood/Body Fluids Exposure Log
Infectious Diseases
Tuberculosis (TB)
– Spread by tiny germs that can float in
the air
– Anyone nearby can breathe TB germs
into his/her lungs
– TB germs can live in your body without
making you sick
– TB skin test (PPD) done annually
Bloodborne Diseases
Hepatitis B (HBV)
– An illness of the liver caused by infection
with the Hepatitis B Virus
– Vaccine Series
Hepatitis C (HCV)
– Similar to HBV
– No vaccine available
HIV/AIDS
– A condition in which the body’s immune
system breaks down
Needlestick Injuries 800,000 needlesticks estimated annually
by OSHA in the U.S.
Needlestick injuries occur when staff:
– dispose of needles
– collect and dispose of materials used
during patient care procedures
– administer injections
– draw blood
– handle trash or dirty linens where
needles have been inappropriately
discarded
Needlestick Injuries, cont’d.
Prevent Injuries by utilizing
– Sharp Disposable System
– Needle Devices
– Needleless IV Connector
– Self-Resheathing Needle
Report all NEEDLESTICK INJURIES
– Policy C.46.F
– Log
– Incident Report
– Medical Care
Standard Precautions
Handwashing
Gloving
Masking
Gowning
Appropriate device handling
Appropriate handling of laundry
Latex Allergy
Reaction to certain proteins in latex
rubber
Risk to Health care workers
developing latex allergy
The most common reaction is
– Irritant Contact Dermatitis
• dry, itchy, irritated areas on the skin
– Allergic Contact Dermatitis (sometimes
called Chemical Sensitivity Dermatitis)
• skin rash similar to that of poison ivy
Latex Allergy, cont’d.
Policy C.54.A
Clinical Activities
– Patient Care
• Latex Allergy Signs
– Supplies
• All medical supplies are latex free unless
otherwise documented on package, i.e.,
Foley Catheters contain latex.
Environmental Cleaning
Surface Disinfectant Cloths
Room Turnover
– Posted in each procedure room and in
the recovery room
– Wipe down all surface areas, stretcher,
pillow, B/P cuff, monitors, etc.
Medical Equipment Single use devices discard after use
Reusable devices must be cleaned
and maintained according to
manufacturer’s instructions
Cleaning
– Enzymatic cleaner
– Sponges/pipe cleaners
High Level Disinfection (HLD)
– Test strips
– Temperature
– Log sheet
Infection Control Prevention
Handwashing
Protect yourself and others