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Mandatory Inservice
INFECTION CONTROL
At the completion of this module the
participant will be able to:
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Define Standard Precautions
Discuss The Chain of Infection
List steps to follow after a body fluid exposure
Define Tuberculosis
Define VRE and MRSA
Standard precautions
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As defined by the CDC in 1996, Standard
Precautions are environmental practices:
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Designed to reduce the risk of transmission of
bloodborne pathogens and moist body substances.
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Designed to reduce the risk of transmission of
microorganisms from both recognized and
unrecognized sources.
Standard Precautions
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Apply to:
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Blood
All Body Fluids and secretions except sweat.
Non-intact skin
Mucous membranes
Goal of Infection Control
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The goal of infection control is to prevent the
transmission of disease by utilizing
procedures that break the Chain of Infection
Chain of Infection
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The Chain of Infection includes:
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The presence of an infectious organism
(Pathogen) capable of causing disease.
The Chain of Infection
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A Portal of Exit which allows the organism to
leave the reservoir.
The Chain of infection
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A Reservoir which can be animate or inanimate,
that serves as a breeding ground for the organism.
Chain of Infection
A Mode of Transmission which is the way
an organism travels to another person.
Chain of Infection
There are 4 Modes of transmission:
Direct or indirect contact
Vehicle
Airborne
Vector
Chain of infection
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A Portal of Entry which allows the organism
into another person or animal.
Chain of Infection
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A Susceptible Host who lacks effective
resistance to the organism.
How to break the Chain of Infection
How to break the chain of infection
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Wear Personal Protective Equipment
Personal Protective Equipment
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Examples:
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Gloves
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Masks
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Gowns
How to break the chain of infection
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Place all soiled linen in laundry bags.
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Place soiled articles in plastic bags for
appropriate disposal.
How to break the chain of infection
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Place used needles or other sharps in a
puncture resistant container.
How to break the chain of infection
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Never recap a needle.
Never purposely bend or break a needle.
Never remove a used needle from a syringe.
How to break the chain of infection
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Keep your self up to date on immunizations.
Take care of your health
How to break the chain of infection
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The single best way to break the chain of
infection is to:
Wash…
Wash…
What you should do after an exposure:
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Wash the area immediately with soap and
water
Notify your supervisor
Cover the area
Tuberculosis
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A serious bacterial disease
Latent TB: No symptoms
Active TB:
Cough for 3 weeks or more
Fever
Weakness
Loss of appetite
Night sweats
Coughing up blood
Tuberculosis
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Controlling the spread of TB requires early
detection and treatment
Antibiotic resistant infections
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VRE
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MRSA
VRE
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Vancomycin Resistant Enterococci
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Found in stool
Direct or indirect contact
Must be isolated
Must wash with Hibiclens
MRSA
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Methicillin Resistant Staph Aureus
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Direct contact
Skin, nose, blood and urine
Must be isolated
Affects those with poor resistance
Confidentiality
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Do not discuss patient information
Guard patient files/computer from view
Ensure privacy during care
HIV Confidentiality
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Recorded in the medical record
Free of Disclosure and Discrimination
Includes HIV Tests, Infection and /or Aids related
illness
Failure to maintain confidentiality can result in legal
action which includes fines and potential time in
prison.
Specific protocols are found in the Policy Manual
Policy and procedure
Policy and Procedure manuals are available in
every department:
Management of Post-Exposure Incidents
Post Exposure Protocol
General Safety/Exposure Control Plan
Approved Cleaning and Disinfecting agents