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10 SICPS |
1. PPE 2. Hand Hygiene 3. Cough etiquette 4. Patient placement 5. Safe management of blood/body fluids spillages 6. Safe waste disposal 7. Safe linen management 8. Safe care environment management 9. Safe management of pt care equipment chain 10. Preventing occupational exposure |
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Chain of Infection? |
Infectious agent Reservoir Portal of exit Mode of transmission Portal of entry Susceptible host |
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When to perform hand hygiene: |
Before touching patient Before aseptic procedure After body fluid exposure risk After touching patient After touching patient's immediate surroundings |
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How do you manage a blood spillage? |
1. Deal with it immediately 2. PPE - gloves, apron, mask, visor 3. Clean up excess with paper towels 4. Use chlorine releasing agent - sodium hypochlorite or sodium dichloroisocyanurate 10,000 ppm for 3-5 mins or manufacturer's instructions 5. Then clean with normal detergent and dispose of in clinical waste |
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How do you prevent a sharps injury? |
1. Don't resheath needles 2. Ensure no unnecessary use 3. Use ones with protective caps 4. Dispose of them immediately after use 5. Dispose of own sharps 6. Do not pass hand to hand |
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Risk associated with sharps? |
Hep B - 1/3 Hep C - 1/30 HIV - 1/300 |
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How do you manage a sharps injury? |
Stop what you are doing and encourage bleeding by running under water and gently squeezing. Do not scrub Cover with water proof dressing, dispose of sharp and report and document. |
