'Good hand hygiene' presentation slideshows

COMMUNIYTY MEDICAL CENTERS INFECTION CONTROL June 2010

COMMUNIYTY MEDICAL CENTERS INFECTION CONTROL June 2010. What You Need to Know. HAND HYGIENE. Bacteria and viruses are most commonly transmitted on the hands of health care workers. HAND HYGIENE. The single most important way to prevent the spread of these organisms is good hand hygiene.

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Case

Case. 45-yo male veteran Good health, but woke with pain on top of left foot Looked like a small pimple, or boil Redness, some swelling, a little warm to the touch Expressed some pus from it The next day, more painful Expressed serosanguinous fluid from it Gram stain. Gram stain.

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Reproductive and Developmental Toxicology

Reproductive and Developmental Toxicology. February 18, 2014 Sharon Huff, MD, MS. Learning Objectives. Be able to discuss general factors that may affect human reproduction as well as specific factors that are known to have adverse human reproductive and developmental effects

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Hygiene as a CDI Prevention Strategy

Hygiene as a CDI Prevention Strategy. November 7, 2013 Susan Louis, RN, CIC DICON Nurse Consultant. Objectives. Describe the significance of CD as an environmental contaminant List strategies for maintaining a cleaner environment

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NEO111 M. Jorgenson, RN BSN

NEO111 M. Jorgenson, RN BSN. Personal Hygiene & Protective Equipment. Hand Hygiene the single most effective way to help prevent the spread of infections agents. (CDC, 2002.). Consistency & Compliancy.

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THR Hand Hygiene Program

THR Hand Hygiene Program. THR Hand Hygiene Program. Raise awareness about the importance of proper hand hygiene and improve hand washing behavior in participants. Discuss the impact that bacterial and viral related illnesses (common cold, flu) have on healthcare costs and productivity.

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ISOLATION UPDATE FOR NURSES

ISOLATION UPDATE FOR NURSES. Department of Hospital Epidemiology and Infection Control 5-8384 Osler 425 www.hopkins-heic.org. Infection epidemic carves deadly path Poor hygiene, overwhelmed workers contribute to thousands of deaths First of three parts.

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H1N1 Update October 2009

H1N1 Update October 2009. Patricia Lynn Meyer, BSN, MPH, CIC. Objectives. Discuss current status of disease Identify patients at high risk Identify symptoms of H1N1 Discuss isolation/segregation Define restriction of visitors and staff with H1N1 or exposed to H1N1. Spread is via droplets.

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WASHINGTON ADVENTIST UNIVERSITY PRACTICUM II

EDMUND A. DOWUONA, MSN , RN. WASHINGTON ADVENTIST UNIVERSITY PRACTICUM II.

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1. Which of the following are potential routes of entry for bloodborne pathogens?

1. Which of the following are potential routes of entry for bloodborne pathogens?. A. Mucous memrane of the eye B. Dermatitis on the hands C. Cut with a contaminated sharp object D. All of the above.

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Equipment Application and Cleanliness

Equipment Application and Cleanliness. Ensure Infection Control. CRT exam includes some areas of infection control that you may not be regularly involved in Equipment disinfection Infection control guidelines Protocols to Decrease incidence of VAP

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