What type of precaution(s) would you take for Hep C?
Standard precautions/ Universal precautions
What type of precaution(s) would you take for Hep B?
Standard precautions/ Universal precautions
How is Hepatitis A transmitted?
Ingestion of contaminated food
Handling of contaminated feces
Sexual activity with infected partner
But, why is this important for me as a surveyor?
1 )Because approximately 99% of infection control deficiencies were cited at a S/S of less than actual harm.
2) 67% of deficiencies did not have any enforcement imposed or implemented.
3) 31% had actions imposed but NOT implemented.
There are 2 types contact transmission, what are they?
Give examples please...
There are 2 types:
1) Direct contact- involves direct body surface-to-body surface contact & physical transfer of microorganisms.
2) Indirect contact- involves transmission of microorganisms through a contaminated intermediate object.
What purpose do they serve?
They are a committee appointed to provide advice & guidance to DHHS & CDC regarding practice of infection control & strategies for surveillance, prevention & control of healthcare-associated infections, antimicrobial resistance in US healthcare settings.
What is included in Standard Precautions?
Hand hygiene
Use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Respiratory hygiene/ cough etiquette
Sharps safety
Safe injection practice
Sterile instruments & devices
What is the most common yet preventable healthcare-associated infection?
Healthcare Infection Control Practices Advisory Committee (HICPAC)
What is Transmission-Based Precautions?
For patients who are known/suspected to be infected or colonized with infectious agents, including certain epidemiologically important pathogens, which require additional control measures to effectively prevent transmission.
