infection control Flashcards
(26 cards)
when do you wash your hands?
- when entering bay or surgery and when leaving surgery or bay
- after handling contaminated items or contact with bodily fluids
- before and after clearing up clinical area and handling instruments
- after toilet
- after blowing nose
- before and after food/drink
- when hands are obviously dirty
how can you wash your hands?
using AYLIFFE technique
what are the problems with handwashing techniques?
missed areas
poor technique
list the 8 steps of the handwashing technique:
- wet hands under running water
- apply soap and rub palms together to ensure complete coverage
- backs of hands
- make sure soap gets in between fingers
- grip the fingers on each hand
- grab thumbs
- press fingertips into each hand
- dry thoroughly with clean towel
why should you care about hand washing?`
- many infectious diseases can be spread from one patient to another by contaminated hands
- healthcare providers clean hands less than 50% the times that they should which causes HCAI in 1 in 25 patients. hands not washed after removal of gloves in 41% of incidences
- hand hygiene also has religious significance to many - representing the cleaning transformation to greater purity
- reduces no of diarrhoea by 23 - 40%
- reduces respiratory illnesses such as colds in general population by 16-21%
what does PPE stand for?
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
name the equipment in full PPE?
- gloves
- eye protection
- masks
- apron
when should PPE be worn?
full PPE should be worn when any risk of body fluid exposure
- any treatment that by you using a hand piece or 3 in 1 could produce aerosol or splatter or splashes
when taking impressions what must you wear?
- apron
- gloves
- full face visor or eye protection
- mask
why cant a full face visor replace a mask?
because when a mask is worn correctly and moulded around the nose it filters out 91% of aerosol bacteria
which order do you put on your PPE?
A P R O N
M A S K
E Y E P R O T E
G L O V E S
which order you remove PPE?
G L O V E S
A P R O N
M A S K
E Y E P R O T
do you have to be bare below the elbow or covered?
you must be bare below the elbow
what must the blue sleeve covers be used for?
- skin conditions e.g. eczema
- injuries
- new tattoos
- kara
what must the blue sleeve covers not be put over?
over clothing
can you wear uniform outside of hospital?
NO
What type of trousers must you wear?
no cropped or skinny trousers, they should be at a length similar to that of the trust design
what type of shoes?
simples, plain design covering all part of the foot, wipeable material
what pathogens are important in dentistry?
- hep viruses
- TB
- MRSA
- HIV
- Water borne pathogens - legionella
- prions
- herpes and other viruses
- respiratory diseases
what are dental practioners at risk from inoculation?
- sharp needles
- matrix bands
- burs
- sharp instruments
note inoculation is 41% higher for dentist than doctor
what should you read if you come in contact with - unguarded sharps, blood or body fluids which may pose risk of infection?
RED BFE FOLDER - read this for detailed instructions and advice
what are the 2 types of zones?
- HIGH RISK
2. LOW RISK
which direction should you move to the zones from?
low –> high
what should be in the HIGH risk zone?
- dental chair
- used instruments
- anything contaminated
