Ep070: Safety and Infection Control Standard Precautions Understand Communicable Diseases
Airborne – isolation room, negative pressure room, must wear appropriate mask and additional PPE (gown, gloves) Measles Varicella Tuberculosis Droplet – isolation room, surgical mask okay, gown, gloves Meningitis Pertussis Pneumonia Influenza Contact – isolation room, gown and gloves Colonized organism, or present of / infection with an MDRO MRSA, VRE Enteric – contact precautions […]
Ep067: Safety and Infection Control Safe Use of Equipment Inspect Equipment for Safety Hazards
Examples of equipment include frayed electrical cords, loose/missing parts, IV pumps that malfunction, exposed wiring All equipment must be inspected and signed off on before using with a patient If a patient brings in their own electrical equipment (like a phone charger), inspect it before allowing use Equipment must be routinely inspected Know process for […]
Ep064: Handling Hazardous and Infectious Materials as a Nurse
Never touch the device/implant Label things appropriately Follow protocol/policy/procedure specifically Ensure patient is in private room to prevent exposure to other patients and their loved ones Maintain distance between yourself and device consistently If necessary use shield (like lead apron) Handle linen and all patient care items per policy Typically linen and trash disposed of […]