Infection Prevention and Control 2023 Updated Exam

Infection Prevention and Control 2023 Updated Exam What percentage of the time do health care workers wash their hands? - ANSWER50% Which health care workers are the least compliant to hand washing etc? - ANSWERphysicians (AKA Justin Chu ;-) ) What percentage of health care workers get their influenza vaccine? - ANSWER- 40% What is the goal of infection prevention and control? - ANSWER- prevent and control acquisition of infectious agents by patients and staff; New attitude Zero tolerance for healthcare associated infection A set of practices when completed 100% of the time for each patient will significantly reduce a preventable condition - ANSWER- Bundling Concept What is included in the ventilator bundle? - ANSWER- -HOB -DVT prophylaxis -appropriate sedation -peptic ulcer disease prophylaxis -RN/RT driven weaning protocol -subglottic suctioning -mouthcare What is included in the central line bundle? - ANSWER- -Full sterile drape -hand hygiene -CHG skin antispetics -line location -assess daily for need -Remove as soon as no longer needed What is included in the surgical site infection protocol? - ANSWER- -correct antibiotics -at the right time -only for 24 hours -don't use razors to remove hair -Glucose control (open heart procedures) -Normothermia (colon procedure) If you have your certification for board of infection control, when must you recertify? - ANSWER- every 5 years by proctored exam or self assessment re certification exam What are the responsibilities of a healthcare providers with respect to infection control? - ANSWER- -conduct surveillance -analysis of surveillance -investigate outbreaks/exposures -Develop educational programs -assure compliance -monitor patient health care practices -develop/review policies -improve patient outcomes -reporting internally & externally -**medicare required reporting Which healthcare settings should have a basic infection prevention and control processes that includes protecting patients as well employees? - ANSWER- ALL healthcare settings -the extent depends on the type of setting Acute care hospitals should have at least ___ to ___ Full time for every 100 to 115 occupied beds - ANSWER- 0.8 to 1 Name a few Governmental agencies involved with infection control - ANSWER- -CDC -OSHA -EPA -PHS -CMS (no payment for certain events) -ODH