Hospital-acquired infections are preventable and preventing them is straightforward: a code of cleanliness. Hands should be cleaned frequently with an anti-bacterial soap for at least 30 seconds. Gowns, masks and gloves should be worn frequently so that pathogens aren’t transmitted to the patient during treatment. Moreover, when moving a patient, the patient should wear a mask and should be moved only when necessary (Isolation Precaution Guidelines for Hospitals n.d.). People go to the hospital in order to get better from whatever ailment is troubling them.
724.8 – Evidence-Based Practice & Applied Nursing Research Research Integration 724.8.3-06 Western Governors University A. Routine Shaving Prior to Surgery 1. Surprisingly, many hospitals continue this practice, despite overwhelming evidence to the contrary. This practice leads to increased risk of infection to the patient. 2.
The medication throughout the hospital should be kept safely locked away and always checked to see if the patients have been given the right amount. If the patient had been given more than the required amount then they could result in severe illness or even worse, death. Surgery Surgery is a health, safety and a security hazard. When getting surgery the doctors or nurses must ensure that the procedure is done correctly as if not done to high standards then the patient could result in getting infected which could lead to illnesses. Also, after the procedure is complete the tools and equipment used must be disposed of properly by being put into the yellow hazard bags and placed into waste bins.
You should always get vaccinated and always use safe methods of cooking and preparing food. It is also vital to maintain good personal hygiene as not doing so can lead to the spread of infection, regularly change clothing and regularly wash body as well as you using fresh PPE for different tasks. There are 4 main types of infection and many ways in which they can enter the body. The four main types of infection: Bacteria - are small single-celled life forms that reproduce quickly and are capable of causing disease. Bacterial infections can usually be treated with anti-biotics however some types of bacteria can form a protective spore which can make them more resistant to heat and chemicals.
Infections are caused by an invasion of unwanted organisms that attack ones body. With that being said, pneumonia is an acute infection of the lung parenchyma (Anatomical Chart Company, 2010, p. 100). Pneumonia, like any other infection, has a pathophysiology that describes how the infection affects the body. It also has different causes, several signs and symptoms, a variety of different treatments, and even a long list of possible complications. Pneumonia is always handled with delicate attention, but for individuals who have normal, healthy lungs and a strong immune system the final outcome is almost always a good one.
Infections can also be transferred through visitors coming in to see their relatives. MRSA, Influenza, E coli are common causes of infections and can't all be treated by antibiotics. Some infections are resilient to them and they don't work. It is also known that Scabies is a well known infection in nursing homes and can be treated but can spread very quickly so needs to be picked up quickly, and should be isolated for 24hrs after treatment. Treatment should be repeated in about 4 weeks time and all clothes, towels etc.
The principles of infection prevention and control WQ1. As employees we have a duty for prevention and control of infection. Infection can cause suffering, illness and distress to everyone around. The cost of care for those suffering infection is huge. The use of antibiotics can cause the infection to become resistant so it is better the try and prevent infections.
Acute Renal Failure NU270 Assignment 6.1 7/26/2012 Patients that are in acute renal failure have many obstacles that they are faced with. The nurse should follow evidence based interventions when caring for them. Electrolyte imbalance, blood loss, infection, and nutrition are just a few of the issues the nurse must be educated about. It is important for the nurse to impose every intervention available to reduce the risk of infection in the patient experiencing acute renal failure. “Make sure appropriate hand hygiene is used.
The Patient Bill of Rights has a significant impact and is essential for the people who are in the health care organization for the purpose of getting treatment properly and easily. In this scenario, June is suffering from anorexia and the doctors feel she may need to be placed on a feeding tube to save her life. June agreed to the procedure but became combative, disoriented and refused to have the tube place the evening before the procedure was to take place. The patient bill of rights applies, as the patient has a right to know what treatment options are available to one and what the possible outcomes may be. The patient has a right to decide one’s medical care.
Student Name Professor Name University Date Answer: Methods of prevention of nosocomial infection (and breaking the chain of transmission) include: * observance of aseptic technique * frequent hand washing especially between patients * careful handling, cleaning, and disinfection of fomites * where possible use of single-use disposable items * patient isolation * avoidance where possible of medical procedures that can lead with high probability to nosocomial infection * various institutional methods such as air filtration within the hospital * general awareness that prevention of nosocomial infection requires constant personal surveillance * active oversight within the hospital The C. difficile bacterium includes two forms: an active, infectious form that cannot survive in the environment for extended periods, and a non-active, non-infectious form, called a spore, which can survive in the environment for extended periods. Even though spores cannot cause infection directly, when they are ingested they transform into the active, infectious form. C. difficile spores are found frequently in: * hospitals * nursing homes * extended care facilities * Nurseries for newborn infants. They can be found on: * bedpans * furniture * toilet seats * linens * telephones * stethoscopes * fingernails * rings (jewelry) * floors * infants' rooms * diaper pails Prevention: * Antibiotics -The most effective method for preventing CDAD is proper antimicrobial prescribing. In the hospital setting, where CDAD is most common, nearly all patients that develop CDAD are exposed to antimicrobials.