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an organism which causes disease Nosocomial Infection

an infection acquired in a health care setting

Aseptic without germs, practices which decrease the number of germs present

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Means Of

Exit

MeansOf

Transfer

Means Of

Entrance

HostSusceptible

To stop the spread of germs, we must break the chain

HandwashingAseptic TechniqueProtective BarriersIsolation

Proper ImmunizationProper NutritionAdequate ExerciseAdequate RestProper Medications

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Keeping work areas properly decontaminated helps prevent the spread of infectious organisms

REMEMBER – Anything which touches a contaminated surface should be considered contaminated

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Wet hands under running water and add about a teaspoon of soap Keep hands pointed down and work soap into a lather

Continue to work lather over all surfaces of hands and wrist (front, back, sides and between fingers) for 30 second to 2 minutes

At least the amount of time it takes to sing “Happy Birthday” twice. Be certain to clean under nails

With fingers pointed down, rinse hands under running water.

Dry hands thoroughly and turn off water with towel

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Change gloves when they become soiled and between patients Do NOT touch clean items with gloves or wear gloves in “clean” areas

Wash hands after removing gloves

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Should cover from neck to knee Wear while in contact with patients and patient samples

Do NOT wear in clean areas

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Wear when exposed to a patient with contagious respiratory disease

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These viruses are present in blood and other bodily secretions It is recommended that all healthcare workers be immunized against Hepatitis B There is currently no vaccine for HIV

The greatest danger for transmission is the handling of contaminated sharps.

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Promotes use of hand washing and proper use of PPE to decrease transmission of disease through body fluids Applies to

Blood All body fluid (except sweat) Nonintact skin Mucous Membranes

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Protective Isolation Reverse Isolation

Patient at risk Gown, gloves, mask

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Wear PPE correctly as needed. Change contaminated PPE immediately

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Use proper caution when handling needles and other sharps. No bending, breaking or recapping of needles. Discard all sharps in puncture proof containers

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Decontaminate work surfaces after work is completed or when contamination occurs. Use a 1:10 dilution of bleach or other approved germicide.

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Wash hands after removing gloves, between patients and ALWAYS before leaving lab.

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Do not store personal items in contaminated areas.

Don’t keep your lunch in the lab refrigerator

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Do not store personal items in contaminated areas.

Don’t keep your lunch in the lab refrigerator Don’t handle your cell phone with dirty hands

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Shoes should be comfortable, rubber soled and cover the entire foot. No sandals, open-toed shoes or clogs.

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Long hair should be secured away from the face to keep it from falling into the work area.

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Avoid excessive jewelry.

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Nails should be neatly trimmed. Excessively long nails may interfere with performance of tasks and may harbor germs.

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BE ALERT

BE OBSERVANT

BE CAREFUL

BE CLEAN