infection control 🦠

Question 1

Hand Hygiene

Answer 1

Hand hygiene refers to the practice of cleaning hands to prevent the spread of infections and maintain a healthy environment for residents and staff.

Question 2

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

Answer 2

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) refers to any gear, like aprons, gloves, or goggles, worn or used by workers to protect themselves and residents from potential hazards and infections.

Question 3

Flu

Answer 3

An infection of the nose, throat and lungs, which are part of the respiratory system

Question 4

COVID-19

Answer 4

Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is an infectious disease caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus.

Question 5

Influenza

Answer 5

A highly contagious respiratory illness caused by influenza viruses that can range in severity from mild to severe.

Question 6

Skin infections

Answer 6

An infection of the skin that can be caused by bacteria, fungus, viruses or parasites.

Question 7

Chain of Infections

Answer 7

The chain of infection is the process by which harmful germs spread from one person or place to another:
Infectious agent, Reservoir, Portal of exit, Mode of transmission, Portal of entry, Susceptible host