Unit 4 Critical Concepts in Healthcare_HST

Lesson Objectives

Today I will...learn critical concepts that support safe and high-quality patient care.
So I can... explain how healthcare workers keep patients safe and maintain standards in healthcare settings.
I know I have it when...I can discuss key concepts like infection control, teamwork, documentation, and patient safety procedures.

Lesson Objectives

Today I will…
• review and discuss critical concepts in healthcare, including infection control, safety, communication, and the roles of healthcare professionals.

So I can…
• apply these concepts correctly when practicing lab skills such as handwashing, PPE donning and doffing, and interview communication techniques.

I know I have it when…
• I can accurately describe why these matter, identify proper steps for key each skill, and show readiness for skill-based labs.

Lab Skills Tested (Dec 10-12th)

These are the skills we will be doing our lab on.....

Our lab will be two days we will be tested on hand-washing/PPE and each student will have a job interview where they will have to bring their professional career portfolio including their resume, cover letter, and any additional pertinent information. You will be interviewing for a position as a nurse in a hospital setting. (Hutchison Healthcare)

Testing Day

December 12th

Open Ended

Why is infection control important in health science and healthcare settings?

Open Ended

How does learning about the different types of microorganisms aid in infection control?

Multiple Select

Which of the following are characteristics of bacteria?

• Small, one-celled microorganisms

• Can be pathogenic

• Require a living cell to survive

• Cannot be seen by the naked eye

Multiple Select

Based on the diagram, which of the following are types of cocci bacteria?

• Streptococci

• Diplococci

• Staphylococci

• Bacillus

Multiple Select

Which of the following microorganisms are classified as parasites?

• Fungi

• Protozoa

• Rickettsia

• Helminths

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a correct difference between a fertilized and unfertilized egg of Ascaris as shown in the diagram?

• Fertilized egg has a germ cell, unfertilized does not

• Unfertilized egg has a chitinous layer, fertilized does not

• Fertilized egg has protein granules, unfertilized does not

• Unfertilized egg has a uterine layer, fertilized does not

Multiple Choice

Which of the following are considered healthcare-associated infections (HAI)?

• Infections acquired in hospitals

• Infections acquired at home

• Infections acquired during travel

• Infections acquired from pets

Open Ended

How can humans become infected with helminths?

Multiple Choice

Proper hand washing and the use of hand sanitizer are important for which of the following reasons?

• Preventing the spread of infection

• Improving skin appearance

• Reducing allergies

• Increasing hydration

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes the difference between direct and indirect contact in infection transmission?

• Direct contact involves person-to-person transmission, while indirect contact involves transmission through food, air, or clothing.

• Direct contact involves transmission through food, air, or clothing, while indirect contact involves person-to-person transmission.

• Both direct and indirect contact involve only person-to-person transmission.

• Direct contact involves vectors such as insects, while indirect contact does not.

Open Ended

Explain the steps in the chain of infection and how breaking one link can prevent the spread of disease.

Multiple Select

Which of the following are appropriate times to wash your hands?

• Before and after eating

• After using the restroom

• When visible dirt or body fluids are on the hands

• All of the above

Multiple Choice

Hand washing is a common practice to help minimize the spread of __________.

• The flu

• A Cold

• Germs

• Bloodborne Pathogens

Multiple Choice

What is the main difference between disinfection and sterilization in cleaning a healthcare facility?

• Disinfection kills all microorganisms and spores, while sterilization only reduces their number.

• Sterilization kills all microorganisms and their spores, while disinfection destroys or deactivates most microorganisms.

• Disinfection uses only dry heat, while sterilization uses only chemicals.

• Sterilization is used only on living tissue, while disinfection is used on nonliving objects.

Multiple Choice

Which machine is commonly used in healthcare facilities to kill all microorganisms and their spores on a surface?

• Autoclave

• Incubator

• Refrigerator

• Centrifuge

Open Ended

What are the main modes of transmission of infection?

Multiple Choice

Organisms can enter the body though...

• Ingestion, Inhalation and Direct Blood Contact

• Dirty Surfaces, Inhalation and Direct Blood Contact

• Ingestion, the Flu Virus and Direct Blood Contact

• Ingestion, Viruses and Microorganisms

Multiple Choice

Bloodborne pathogens are only present in blood.

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

Which of the following can be contracted from contact with bloodborne pathogens?

• Hepatitis B

• Hepatitis C

• HIV

• All of the above

​⭐ PPE DONNING (PUTTING ON)

1. Perform Hand Hygiene
Wash hands with soap/water or alcohol gel.
2. Head Cap
Hair covering always goes on before the gown or mask.
3. Gown
Insert arms into sleeves. Fasten at neck and waist. Ensure full coverage.
4. Mask (Tie Mask)
Place over nose and mouth. Tie top strings first, then bottom strings. Press nosepiece to seal.
5. Gloves
Put on last. Pull glove cuffs over the gown cuffs to form a seal.

​⭐ PPE DOFFING (TAKING OFF) (Always remove in a way that avoids touching the contaminated front surfaces.)
1. Gloves Most contaminated item → remove first. Use glove-to-glove, skin-to-skin technique.
2. Gown Untie or break ties. Pull gown away from body, turning it inside out. Fold/roll into a bundle and discard.
3. Hand Hygiene (required mid-doff) Because your hands may have become contaminated removing the gown.
4. Head Cap Remove by touching the elastic band ONLY. Discard.
5. Mask (Tie Mask) Touch only the ties. Untie bottom strings first, then top strings. Lean slightly forward to allow mask to fall away from face. Discard without touching front of mask.
6. Final Hand Hygiene Thorough washing is required after all PPE is removed.

Multiple Choice

What is PPE

• Personal Protective Equation

• Private Protection Evaluation

• Personal Protective Equipment

• Principle Protective Equipment

Multiple Choice

Which can help prevent exposure to Bloodborne Pathogens?

• Latex Gloves

• Goggles

• Handwashing

• All of the above

Multiple Choice

It is important to treat all blood and body fluids as if they are contaminated.

• True

• False

Gross Vs. Net

Open Ended

After learning about infection control, what questions do you still have or what would you like to know more about regarding preventing the spread of infections?

Open Ended

What is one key concept or skill you learned about health science in this session that you think will be most useful in your future career?