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Terms in this set (39)
-thorough health hx
-physical assesment
Assessment of infection
-collect subjective data
-head to toe assesment
-long hospital stays
-indweling catheters
-improper hand hygiene
HAI risk factors -elderly age
-overuse of antibiotics
-underlying disease
-invasive procedures
Infectious agent-bacteria, virus, fungus, parasite,
protozoa
Reservoir-environment for growth ex. Human,
animals, food, objects
Chain of infection Portal of exit-means by which infectious agent
components leaves the reservoir
Mode of transmission-contact, droplet, airborne,
vehicle
Portal entry-any body orface or skin
Susceptible host-level of immunity, virulence
Primary prevention-hand hygiene, ppe, vaccinations
How to weaken the chain
Secondary Pevention- early detection, screenings,
of infection
regular exams
, Hygiene
Vaccination
Education of health team
Proper hand washing
members, patients and
PPE
community
Cover mouth when cough or sneeze
Dont share personal items
Tier 1 Standard precations
Tier 2 Contact, droplet, airborne, protective
● ALL PATIENTS; All body fluids (Except sweat), non
intact
skin, mucous membranes
● Gel in and out (when hands are visibility not dirty)
● Soap and water for visible contamination,
Standard precautions
especially when
suspecting/ diagnosed C DIff
● Throw sharps correctly
● Proper laundry removal
● dispose/disinfect pt equipment
● Protects against direct/indirect contamination w/
contagious infection
● Ex: C diff, MRSA, RSV, Herpes Simplex, Impetigo
● Equipment: disposed BP cuff, thermometer, and
Contact precautions stethoscope
standard precautions, private room, gloves, gown
● C diff pt must watch NOT use gel, must wash
hands with
water
Terms in this set (39)
-thorough health hx
-physical assesment
Assessment of infection
-collect subjective data
-head to toe assesment
-long hospital stays
-indweling catheters
-improper hand hygiene
HAI risk factors -elderly age
-overuse of antibiotics
-underlying disease
-invasive procedures
Infectious agent-bacteria, virus, fungus, parasite,
protozoa
Reservoir-environment for growth ex. Human,
animals, food, objects
Chain of infection Portal of exit-means by which infectious agent
components leaves the reservoir
Mode of transmission-contact, droplet, airborne,
vehicle
Portal entry-any body orface or skin
Susceptible host-level of immunity, virulence
Primary prevention-hand hygiene, ppe, vaccinations
How to weaken the chain
Secondary Pevention- early detection, screenings,
of infection
regular exams
, Hygiene
Vaccination
Education of health team
Proper hand washing
members, patients and
PPE
community
Cover mouth when cough or sneeze
Dont share personal items
Tier 1 Standard precations
Tier 2 Contact, droplet, airborne, protective
● ALL PATIENTS; All body fluids (Except sweat), non
intact
skin, mucous membranes
● Gel in and out (when hands are visibility not dirty)
● Soap and water for visible contamination,
Standard precautions
especially when
suspecting/ diagnosed C DIff
● Throw sharps correctly
● Proper laundry removal
● dispose/disinfect pt equipment
● Protects against direct/indirect contamination w/
contagious infection
● Ex: C diff, MRSA, RSV, Herpes Simplex, Impetigo
● Equipment: disposed BP cuff, thermometer, and
Contact precautions stethoscope
standard precautions, private room, gloves, gown
● C diff pt must watch NOT use gel, must wash
hands with
water
