2014 Receptor Variation and Susceptibility to Middle East Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus Infection
Factors Increasing Susceptibility to Infection
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Factors Increasing Susceptibility to Infection age heredity level of stress nutritional status current medical therapy preexisting disease process Preventing Nosocomial Infections proper hand hygiene techniques environmental controls sterile technique identification of clients at risk for infections HAND HYGIENE One of the most effective infection control measures. It is important that the nurses’ and the clients’ hand be cleansed at the following times to prevent the spread of microorganisms: before eating, after eating, after using the bedpan or toilet, and after the hands have come in contact with any body substances, such as sputum or drainage from a wound, before and after giving care. WHO recommends hand washing under a steam of water for at least 20 seconds using plain granule soap, soap-filled sheets, or liquid soap when hands are visibly soiled, after using the restroom, after removing the gloves, before handling invasive devices and after contact with medical equipment or furniture. May use alcohol-based antiseptic hand rubs (rinses, gels, or foams) as recommended by CDC Proper application of alcohol-based products Apply a palmful of the product to a cupped hand. Rub palm against palms Interlace fingers palm to palm Rub palms to back of hands
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Factors Increasing Susceptibility to Infection age heredity level of stress nutritional status current medical therapy preexisting disease process
Preventing Nosocomial Infections proper hand hygiene techniques environmental controls sterile technique identification of clients at risk for infections
HAND HYGIENE One of the most effective infection control measures. It is important that the nurses’ and the clients’ hand be cleansed at the
following times to prevent the spread of microorganisms: before eating, after eating, after using the bedpan or toilet, and after the hands have come in contact with any body substances, such as sputum or drainage from a wound, before and after giving care.
WHO recommends hand washing under a steam of water for at least 20 seconds using plain granule soap, soap-filled sheets, or liquid soap when hands are visibly soiled, after using the restroom, after removing the gloves, before handling invasive devices and after contact with medical equipment or furniture.
May use alcohol-based antiseptic hand rubs (rinses, gels, or foams) as recommended by CDC
Proper application of alcohol-based products Apply a palmful of the product to a cupped hand. Rub palm against palms Interlace fingers palm to palm Rub palms to back of hands Rub each finger individually on all sides with the other hand Continue until product is dry – about 20-30 seconds
The CDC recommends antimicrobial hand cleansing agents in the following situations: where there are known multiple resistant bacteria before invasive procedures In special care units, such as nurseries and ICUs Before caring severely immunocompromised patient
HAND WASHINGPurposes● To reduce the number of microorganisms on the hands
● To reduce the risk of transmission of microorganisms to clients● To reduce the risk of cross-contamination among clients● To reduce the risk of transmission of infectious organisms to oneserf
