Infection prevention and control is required to prevent the transmission of communicable diseases. Infection or diseases can be caused by bacteria, fungi, viruses or parasites. Healthcare-associated infections are infections that patients acquire while receiving treatment for medical or surgical conditions. Infections caused by cross-contamination occur in all settings of care and are associated with a variety of causes. Infection control precautions are a set of standard recommendations used to reduce the risk of transmission of infectious agents from body fluids or environmental surfaces that contain infectious agents.
A case study on the effect of oropharyngeal secretion and subglottic suctioning in prevention of ventilator associated pneumonia (VAP). The purpose of this case study is to analyze the significance of subglottic suction in prevention of ventilator associated pneumonia .The case study is linked to the competency no1(Respiratory). This study aims to assess the evidence available to prove the need of frequent subglottic suction of oropharyngeal secretion to prevent VAP in mechanically ventilated patients. Mr. M was admitted to Intensive care Unit with multiple traumas to the head, face and lower limbs. The management consisted neurological for severe head injury, maxillofacial for facial injuries, orthopedics for fractured lower limbs.
The barrier has the potential to block spread of infection from blood, body fluids or respiratory secretions. Handout 3 – Hazardous substances This handout must include: A description of: a) The types of hazardous substances that may be found in social care settings. b) The main points of the procedures for handling medication. An explanation of: a) Safe practices for storing, using and disposing of hazardous substances, including medication, safely. b) The dangers associated with not following safe practices.
It alerts the managers to check the additional cost because of excessive inventory and safety stocks. Primary objectives of Hospital There is a rising concern of latex protein-related allergies especially during the surgery operations. As per the stringent directions issued by Infection Prevention Committee, the hospital is directed to use non-latex powder free gloves for surgical purposes and low latex protein powder free gloves for examination purposes. There is dual objective of EVSC, one is to avoid any risk of allergy and the second is to optimize inventory costs to ensure that there are no stock outs. Decisions about the inventory It is critical to maintain the safety stock of the inventory of both types of gloves to ensure uninterrupted operation of the hospital.
Some are aluminum. It contains approximately 288 liters of usable oxygen. (2) Medics must be able to manage their oxygen tank use to ensure they do not run out during patient care, especially during transports. (3) Oxygen tanks require special considerations in a tactical environment. a) Tanks are susceptible to damage from blasts (tank or post distortion, tank penetration, post separation, flame).
RESPIRATOR USE TRAINING Respirators are designed to protect personnel from inhaling harmful gases and vapors. Air purifier respirators are made of filters and cartridges. Dust, fumes and vapours and toxic gases are dangerous and injurious to our health. As employees and contractors working within this facility we are face with these challenges on daily bases depending on the nature and type of work executed within the process area. The effect of these carbon irritant on our health can range from minor irritants to respiratory illness to death.
Hazardous substances and medication The Controlled Substances Act The Medicines Act 1968 The Misuse of Drugs Act 1971 A hazardous substance is something that may cause substantial personal injury or illness during handling or use or even swallowing. These substances may be: Cleaning detergents, medication, needles, urine, bodily waste and incontinence products. Employers must: • Ensure safe storage and disposal of substances that are harmful to health. • Check that health hazards from all substances are assessed, including laundry and the kitchen. • Ensure appropriate control measures are implemented.
There are special forms which must be completed when diseases occur. There are 28 categories of reportable diseases including poisoning, and skin and lung diseases. Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 2002 (COSHH) – Are regulations which have been set up to protect workers from the health risks which arise from exposure to hazardous substances at work. These regulations relate to controlling substances such as soldering fumes, sawdust, flour and grain dust and biological agents, all of which can give rise to disease. To comply with COSHH employers need to ensure that they: * Carry out risk assessments * Set up and maintain a framework of precautions * Monitor exposure and carry out regular disease surveillance * Have plans of action in place in the event of an accident or emergency * Ensure that all staff supervised and trained in the use of hazardous substances
Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 2002(COSHH) In the workplace there are many substances hazardous to health and it’s important that carers are aware of these and have training in how to use, store and dispose of poisons/substances. Hazardous substances can come in the form of cleaning products, gas, dust, dirty laundry, used pads and body fluids. Protection can be to use wash hands before and after treating service users, using aprons/gloves, reading instructions on poisons and replacing and storing them away correctly. It is ideal to be aware of what to do in an emergency if an accident was to happen. Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations (RIDDOR) All injuries should be documented in an accident book, however in 1995 it was decided in Parliament that organizations has a stationary obligation to report death, diseases, injuries and dangerous occurrences that take place in work or to do with work.
Checklist for Patients Being Evaluated for Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) in the United States Upon arrival to clinical setting/triage Use of personal protective equipment (PPE) Patient placement and care considerations Does patient have fever (subjective or ≥101.5°F)? Does patient have compatible EVD symptoms such as headache, weakness, muscle pain, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain or hemorrhage? Has the patient traveled to an Ebola-affected area in the 21 days before illness onset? Use a buddy system to ensure that PPE is put on and removed safely Maintain log of all persons entering patient’s room Use dedicated disposable medical equipment (if possible) Limit the use of needles and other sharps Limit