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Mandated NYS Infection Control Training For Healthcare Professionals: Questions & Solutions
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Mandated NYS Infection Control Training ForHealthcare Professionals: Questions & Solutions
In addition to mandating that certain health professionals receive training on
infection control and barrier precautions, New York State has established that:
1) Failure to report a case of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection is
considered unprofessional conduct.2) Failure to utilize infection control
procedures is considered unprofessional conduct.3) Sterilization is required
for all patient care materials.4) High-level disinfection is required for all
patient care materials. Right Ans - 2) Failure to utilize infection control
procedures is considered unprofessional conduct.
According to New York State law, the professional conduct standards require
that certain healthcare professionals may be subject to charges of
unprofessional conduct for failure to:1) Insure that others carry out infection
control standards2) Undergo testing for the human immunodeficiency virus
(HIV) if a needlestick occurs3) Serve on a professional review panel regarding
infection control standards, if asked4) Wear gown, gloves, and mask when
caring for patients who are infected with HIV Right Ans - Insure that others
carry out infection control standards
According to the Needlestick Safety and Prevention Act of 2000, employers
are required to do all of the following except:1) Solicit input from direct
patient care employees in the identification, evaluation and selection of safer
needle devices and work practices.2) Maintain a log of sharps injuries.3)
Provide care to family members of employees who have sustained a sharps
injury.4) Consider and implement new technologies when updating their
exposure control plan. Right Ans - 3) Provide care to family members of
employees who have sustained a sharps injury.
Which government agency provides scientifically sound infection control
recommendations?
1) National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)2) National
Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN)3) American Nurses Association
(ANA)4) The Joint Commission Right Ans - 1) National Institute for
Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)
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