Nurses must use sterile dressings on open skin surfaces to prevent infection. We must also keep patient equipment and supplies clean in order to prevent the spread of germs. Nurses must also use personal protective equipment like a mask, eye protection and a face shields if you are near a patient care activity that may involve a splash or spray of body fluids, they should then dispose of all single use personal protective equipment immediately after use. Cleaners should clean toilets with disinfectant to kills any germs. They should also clean any surfaces e.g.
Hand gels should only be used as an interim measure until you are able to perform a proper hand wash; they are not a suitable replacement for good hand washing. Uniforms must be kept clean and tidy, and I wear a clean uniform every day. Tunics should have short sleeves to prevent them from dragging in body fluids when undertaking moving and positioning procedures. I must not go to the shops in my uniform, because I could be spreading bacteria and infectious agents. Personal hygiene is also important in the fight against infection.
Evaluation Plan Beauty Sama Grand Canyon University NRS-441v Instructor: Dr. Joyce Morrison (Drj) Evaluation Plan The writer’s PICO question will change the policies and procedures in the hospitals in ultimate goal to reduce CAUTI in patients. This change will affect the outcome of patient care, with that in mind there is great need to evaluate the plan, making sure that although it is an administrative interventions all areas of this change is examine for patient safety. In the proposed solution, there are independent variables (see Appendix A) in the research are; materials used for catheterization, policies and procedures for catheter insertion and removal, and nursing and professional staff. The dependent variables,
Assessment One Outline the health and safety policies and procedures of the work setting. In my setting I have to learn to do the tasks of: • Nappy Changing • Food Preparation and Clearing • Children’s Sleep Pattern • Fire Procedures • Key Personal files and individual Learning Plans (ILP’s) • The care of the nursery equipment • Lifting and handling • Safeguarding Children • Staff Presentation and Safety • Grievances • Accidents • Security Toilet and Nappy Changing Procedures The Policy and Procedures of the Montessori Lido of toileting and nappy changing. We MUST make sure that we have completely washed our hand so that we have limited the number of germs that might be living on them, all so we HAVE to wear the disposable gloves along with the blue plastic apron. Once we have done that then we let the child get the changing mat while we gather together all the equipment that we should need such as nappy bags, disposable gloves, blue apron, wipes, book of records, the Child’s bag which should contain their own nappies, wipes (if they don’t have the wipes then we can use the ones provided by the nursery) and cream. Once colleted then first we put on the disposable gloves and apron as well as wiping down the changing mat with a small amount of antibacterial spray.
When planning activities we must make sure their there is enough space for the activities to be carried out safely. Toilet areas are also checked on a regular basis throughout the day to make sure it is clean, has toilet paper towels and soap available for hand washing. The temperature of the room also needs to be comfortable and sufficient lighting and there is always fresh drinking water available. A first aider will always be present in the rooms. For a child who has a hearing impairment we would provide visual aids for them so they can be made aware of health and safety, for example if a child was running indoor we could have no running signs around the room and point this out to them.
| ORNAC 7.3.2 All items shall be assessed prior to opening for sterility by checking the sterility indicator. Indicator tape assures personnel that item has been exposed to the sterilization process. | Proper count procedure starts with sponges, sharps, miscellaneous and instruments. Scrub nurse is jumping all over the place, and circulating nurse is not announcing next item to be counted in order to keep things organized. | ORNAC 2.6.12 A standard method of counting provides accuracy and consistency and reduces risk for errors.
Once tests start being ordered and the respiratory status changes, a respiratory therapist should be notified. The nurse should immediately take action with obtaining an airway, and provide adequate oxygenation until the respiratory therapist arrives. These four people would be the core group of people to take care of the patient’s immediate needs. An anesthesiologist may be needed if the patient warranted intubation, but an emergency room doctor should be able to do this without them. Of course in that scenario, a few other nurses should step in to help with the patient’s increasing needs.
Dust, dirt and liquid substances must not be allowed to build up. Regular cleaning can achieve this. Cleaning schedule must be written in COSHH, and should be follow. This should specify the staff responsibilities for cleaning. Equipment in the clinical environment must be decontaminated appropriately after every use and before moving on to another patient.. Chloral clean should be made according to given method too much water or very less water makes it less effective.
This includes: * Where the fall happened (including a bed number) * What the patient was doing e.g. reaching for their call bell It is important for a trained nurse to carry out checks in case the patient has a fracture or an injury. This should be done before the patient is moved. In order to try and avoid a fall, the following should be done: * Keep the patients bed on the lowest setting, but also ensuring that the brakes are on * Do not leave patients who are confused on the toilet or commode as they may get up themselves and risk having a fall * Ensure there is a light on in the hallway on the ward, particularly when patients walk to the toilet * Put slipper socks on the patient as they have a rubber grip underneath which provides support A falls Risk Assessment should be completed within 24 hours of admission and when moving a patient to another ward. Bedrail Assessments should also be done within 24 hours of admission.
How the surgeon could apply any other principles of care during Raoul’s stay Promoting anti-discriminatory practice: making sure he is not treated differently to others due to age, race. Maintaining confidentiality of information: making sure all his records are secure, not discussing anything he has told him with others. Promoting his rights to: Dignity, making sure he is not embarrassed in any way, drawing the curtains around the bed. Independence, encouraging him to do things for himself, eg dressing himself/washing/feeding etc, so he doesn’t feel useless/dependent. Safety, ensuring his physical safety is maintained at all times, security at the hospital, locks on the doors, guards on the bed, medication checked/ locked away to reduce risk of wrong medication being given or overdose.