ipc Flashcards
links in chain of infection
infectious agent
reservoir
portal of exit
mode of transmission
portal of entry
susceptible host
role of each of the links in chain of infection
IA - microorganism that can cause infection e.g. BBV
reservoir - where IA lives and grows i.e. people & equipment
portal of exit - how IA leaves reservoir e.g. body fluids
mode of transmission - how IA spread from one site to another e.g. direct contact
portal of entry - how IA enters the body i.e. inoculation
susceptible host - anyone
actions we can use to break links in chain of infection
SICPs - standard infection control precautions
when should these actions be used
by all staff in all care settings at all times for all patients whether infection known to be present or not
name the SICPs most relevant to dentistry (8)
hand hygiene
personal protective equipment
safe management of care environment
safe management of care equipment
safe management of blood & body fluid spillages
safe disposal of waste (including sharps)
occupational safety: prevention and exposure management (inc sharps)
respiratory & cough hygiene
how should bloody & body fluid spillages be managed & explain stages
- local policy must be followed
- appropriate PPE must be worn i.e. apron, mask, gloves, eye protection
- organic matter to be removed using disposable absorbent towels, dispose in healthcare waste
- apply appropriate granules or solution to disinfect area leave for required time
- granules to be removed using scoop & dispose of in healthcare waste
- area to be cleaned using water & general purpose detergent then dried with paper towels or air dried
- all waste inc PPE to be disposed in healthcare waste
- perform hand hygiene
agents used when dealing with spillage
sodium hypochlorite
dichloroisocyanurate
contact time for chlorine releasing agents
3mins
or
according to manufacturer’s instructions
conc of granules used
10,000 ppm av cl i.e. 10,000 parts per million available chlorine
orange waste stream examples
gloves
mask
pt bib
aprons / gowns
gauze / CWR / CWB
contaminated wrapping
rubber dam
clinell wipes
black waste stream
glove boxes
hand hygiene paper towels
paper
instrument wrapping (uncontaminated)
temporary closure mechanism to be used when
container is left unattended or is not in use
how is temporary closure mechanism engaged
1 click for temp closure
2 clicks for permanent
yellow boxes with orange lid and blue lid
orange - all other sharps
blue - pharmaceuticals e.g. 1/2 cartridge of LA
who is responsible for disposal of sharps
user operator creator of sharp is responsible for it i.e. no one other than the person who has used the sharp should be disposing of it
