Hand Hygiene | Contact Isolation | Droplet Isolation | Airborne Isolation | Respiratory Etiquette |
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What is "Hands-Up."
Our safe word used to remind any staff member observed not following appropriate hand hygiene policy.
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What are gown and gloves.
This personal protective equipment is required to enter the room of patients in contact isolation.
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What is droplet isolation.
This type of isolation is required for patients with seasonal influenza, suspected meningitis, mumps, pertussis, and streptococcal A pneumonia.
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What is TB mask fit testing.
This must be done annually to ensure staff can safely care for a patient in airborne isolation.
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What is a surgical mask.
This item should be placed on any patient who has signs and symptoms of a respiratory infection, beginning at the point of entry into the healthcare setting.
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What is alcohol hand sanitizer.
20 to 30 seconds duration is required for which method of hand hygiene.
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What is contact isolation.
This type of isolation is required for patients with MRSA, VRE, and C. Difficile.
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What is within 3 feet of the patient.
Healthcare workers must wear a surgical mask and face shield if within this distance of the patient.
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What is airborne isolation.
This isolation type is required for patients with chickenpox, disseminated herpes zoster, SARS or TB.
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What is into their elbow and not their hands.
How individuals with respiratory symptoms should be taught and encouraged to cough or sneeze.
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What are the 5 moments of hand hygiene.
Number of "moments" when hand hygiene is required per CoxHealth hand hygiene policy.
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What is C. Difficile.
Infection which requires all staff to wash with soap and water when leaving the contact isolation room.
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What is a surgical mask.
This should be placed on any patient in droplet isolation any time the patient is transported outside the designated isolation patient room.
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What is the Engineering Department.
This department must be notified in order to activate a negative pressure room.
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What is hand hygiene.
Perform this task after any contact with any individual displaying respiratory symptoms or after contact with any contaminated objects/materials.
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What is appropriate hand hygiene.
The most effective way to prevent the spread of infection.
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What is bleach.
This cleaning solution must be used for cleaning the patient environment and equipment for patients with C. Difficile.
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What is droplet isolation.
Type of isolation required for patients with upper respiratory infections, including infections prior to organism ID.
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What is a surgical mask.
This should be placed on the airborne isolation patient who must be moved or transported out of the negative pressure room.
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What is hand hygiene.
Patients and families should be provided with supplies and education to perform this task before meals, after using the bathroom, and when in contact with contaminated objects.
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What is hand wash with soap and water.
Appropriate method for hand hygiene when hands are visibly soiled.
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What is the isolation sign on the outside of the room.
This should remain in place after the patient is discharged/transferred until EVS has completed the terminal clean of the isolation room.
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What is a mask and face shield.
This important personal protective equipment is necessary to prevent splashing or aerosolization of body fluids from sneezing, coughing, suctioning, or irrigation.
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What is at least 60 minutes.
Minimum amount of time the CDC recommends an airborne isolation room be left unoccupied with the door closed before the room can be opened and cleaned.
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What is the infection prevention department.
This department should be notifed for any questions or concerns regarding isolation, hand hygiene, or infection prevention issues.
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