Safety and Infection Control Archer Review

Safety and
Infection
Control
Archer Review




Safety and Infection Control
▪ Standard Precautions / Transmission Based Precautions
▪ Use of Restraints / Seclusion / Safety Devices
▪ Handling Hazardous Materials
▪ Emergency Response Plan
▪ Home Safety
▪ Accident and Injury Prevention
▪ Error Prevention
▪ Ergonomic Principles
▪ Safe Use of Equipment

, Isolation
Precautions




Standard
● Perform hand hygiene
● Use PPE if you expect to be exposed to bodily fluids
● Disinfect patient equipment
● Follow safe injection practices
○ 1 needle, 1 syringe, 1 time

,
, Donning PPE
Gown
● Fully cover torso from neck to knees, arms to end of wrist,
and wrap around the back
● Fasten in back at neck and waist

Mask or Respirator
● Secure ties or elastic band at middle of head and neck
● Fit flexible band to nose bridge
● Fit snug to face and below chin
● Fit-check respirator

Goggles/Face Shield
● Put on face and adjust to fit

Gloves
● Use non-sterile for isolation
● Select according to hand size
● Extend to cover wrist of isolation gown