breaking the chain of infection Flashcards
examples of reservoir
- humans
- equipment
- the environment
- food
- water
- animals
examples of portal exit
- blood and bodily fluids
- skin scales
- coughing and sneezing
examples of susceptible hosts
- those with underdeveloped immune system
- those with weakened immune system
- drugs or diseases
- breaks in the skin
- tubes inserted into the body
what are cough and sneeze droplets an example of
portal of exit
what are the ten standard infection prevention and control precautions
- patient assessment for infection risk
- hand hygiene
- respiratory and cough hygiene
- PPE
- safe management of care equipment
- safe management of care environment
- safe management of linen
- safe management of blood and bodily fluid spillages
- safe disposal of waste
- occupational safety - prevention and exposure management
what is pseudomonal aeruginosa
bacteria that likes moist reservoir
what are some common healthcare associated infection
clostridioisis difficile
methicillin resistant staphylococcus aureus
when was the national infection prevention and control manual published
2012
when was the the national infection prevention and control manual for older people and adult care homes launched
2021
what are some high risk objects for infection
- telephones
- computer keyboards
- pens
- used paper tissues
- toilet handles
- chair armrests
- sides of beds
- dental lights
- hand operated taps
- commodes
- wet mop heads
- water in vases and flowers
- door handles and plates
what are some medium risk objects for infection
- bin lids
- stethoscope diagram
- care records
- intravenous drip stands
- money
- clipboards
what are some low risk objects for infection
- window ledges
- walls
- floors
- seals used linen bags
- sealed waste bags
- soap dispensers
when should you perform hand hygiene
before clean or aseptic procedure
before touching a patient
after touching a patient
after bodily fluid exposure risk
after touching patient surroundings
