Infection Control

STANDARD PRECAUTION
Are meant to reduce the risk of
transmission of blood borne and other
pathogens from both recognized and
unrecognized sources.
It applies to all patients regardless
of their diagnosis

Hand Hygiene

Types of Hand Hygiene

Hand wash
- 40-60 seconds

Hand rub
- 20-30 seconds

5 Moments for Hand

Hygiene

Personal Protective Equipment

(PPE)
A variety of barriers to protect
HCWs mucous membranes,
airways, skin, and clothing
(whenever blood/body fluids
splashes are expected)

Personal Protective
Equipment (PPE)

Safe Injection Practices

Do not
RE-CAP
the
needle!

Needles / Sharps :
*Disposed immediately after use in
puncture
resistant container
*Not placed on environmental surfaces
*Not recapped if recapping is essential
use
one hand technique (scoop)
*Close sharp container when full
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Never reuse needles, syringes.

Neveradminister medications
from the same syringe to more
than one patient, even if the
Donotenter a medication vial,
bag, or bottle with a used syringe
or needle.

 Neveruse medications
packaged as single-dose or
single-use for more than one
patient.
This includes ampoules,
bags, and bottles
intravenous solutions.
Alwaysuse aseptic technique
when preparing and
administering injections

Waste management

Environmental cleaning

Quick Check Summary

What are Standard
Precautions?
What is PPE?
When should
you use PPE?