Infection Control and Safety Practices

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Hand Hygiene

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Most effective way to prevent HAIs. Perform before/after patient contact. Required after glove removal. Required after contact with body fluids.

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Healthcare-Associated Infections (HAIs)

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Most common HAIs: CAUTI (Foley catheter), CLABSI (central lines), Surgical site infections. Risk increases with invasive devices. Prevention is always higher priority than treatment.

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Foley Catheter Safety

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Maintain closed drainage system. Secure catheter to prevent traction. Keep drainage bag below bladder level. Perform routine perineal care. Remove catheter as soon as possible.

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Central Line Care

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Strict aseptic technique required. Scrub the hub before access. Monitor insertion site for redness, drainage, swelling. Report fever or signs of infection immediately.

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Standard Precautions

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Used for all clients. Includes hand hygiene, gloves, and PPE as needed. Assume all blood/body fluids are infectious.

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Droplet Precautions

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Require surgical mask. Common droplet infections: Influenza, Pertussis, Meningococcal meningitis.

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Airborne Precautions

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Require N95 respirator. Common airborne infections: Tuberculosis, Measles.

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C. diff Infection Control

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Requires soap and water hand hygiene. Alcohol-based sanitizer is ineffective. Contact precautions used.

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Clean-Catch Urine Specimen

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Cleanse perineal area. Begin voiding, then collect midstream urine. Avoid touching inside of container. Send specimen promptly or refrigerate.

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Specimen Contamination

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Touching inside of container contaminates sample. Collecting urine from toilet contaminates sample. Improper cleansing leads to false results.