ISIS

NOSOCOMIAL INFECTIONNOSOCOMIAL INFECTION

• Hospital acquired/hospital associated

• Are those that develop, are caused by microorganism and acquired, 48 hours after admission.

• It occurs in every hospital and involved not only the patients but also the personnel and visitors.

Common sites for nosocomial Common sites for nosocomial infectioninfection

• 1. ventilator related pneumonia

• 2. endotracheal tubes

• 3. UTI

• 4. blood culture and sensitivity

• 5. Phlebitis

• 6. fever- a few days after admission

Break the Chain of InfectionBreak the Chain of Infection

• Control sources of potential pathogen by:

hand washing

follow the control procedures related to handling of sterile supplies, laundry services, garbage disposal, housekeeping practices, sterilization and disinfection techniques.

Cont. . .Cont. . .

• Prevent transmission of pathogen by isolation technique, control of insect vectors, use of disposable supplies and equipment, observing proper decontamination and staffing requirement.

SURVEILLANCE-SURVEILLANCE-

• Responsibility of all personnel who care for the hospitalized patient.

• Patients who are receiving IVF, TPN, indwelling foley cath, antibiotics, steroids or anti-neoplastic drugs as well as those receiving and frequent wet dressing must be carefully observed for signs of infection.

The effectiveness of universal precautions depends on you!!!

Wear gloves. . .Wear gloves. . .

• Any time contact with blood or other infectious body fluid may occur. Example;

• When touching any mucous membrane of broken skin

• When handling items or surfaces soiled with blood or other infectious body fluids

Cont. . .Cont. . .

• Change gloves if they’re torn, and after contact with each patient. Do not reuse disposable gloves.

Use mask and eye protectionUse mask and eye protection

• Or protective face shields if there’s any chance that blood or other infectious fluids may splash into mouth, nose or eyes.

Wear a gownWear a gown

• Or apron if splashing of blood or other infectious fluids is likely

Wash your handsWash your hands

• And other skin surfaces immediately after:

• Direct contact with blood or other body fluids ( without gloves, mask etc)

• Removing gloves, gown or other protective clothing

• Handling potentially contaminated items.

Cover open wounds. . .Cover open wounds. . .

• And broken skin. Also, refrain from direct patient care and from handling patient-care equipment, if you have weeping dermatitis or sore with a discharge ( unless you wear gloves and have your supervisor’s OK).

Use resuscitation bagsUse resuscitation bags

• Mouthpieces, or other devices, whenever possible, for mouth-to-mouth breathing.

Clean up spills promptlyClean up spills promptly

• Always use an approved disinfectant. Also clean your work surface anytime it’s contaminated with blood or body fluids, and you’ve completed your work.

MORE STEPS TO PROTECT MORE STEPS TO PROTECT YOURSELFYOURSELF

• USE SHARPS SAFELY-stay alert, and always follow proper procedures when handling, using or disposing of sharps. Remember, gloves do not protect against injuries from sharps.

• DISPOSE OF SHARPS PROPERLY-do not recap, bend or break needles after use. Deposit a used sharp in a puncture-resistance container immediately after use. Report any container that is full.

• Use disposable equipment whenever possible.

Take care of soiled linenTake care of soiled linen

• Follow your facility’s procedures for processing soiled linen. Bag soiled linen, keeping it at arm’s length, where it was used. Don’t sort or rinse linen in patient-care areas.

Dispose of infectious waste Dispose of infectious waste carefullycarefully

• Always follow your facility’s recommended procedure.

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maghugas ng kamay. maghugas ng kamay.