What are the 6 points in the chain of infection cycle?
Agent
Reservoir
Portal of Exit
Mode of transmission
Portal of entry
Susceptible host
What are WHO’s 5 moments for hand hygiene?
Before touching patient
Before aseptic procedure
After body fluid exposure risk
After touching patient
After touching patient surroundings
What is the procedure used with actichlor following a blood spillage?
1 tablet/ 100mls of water (10, 000ppm)
contact time 2mins followed by cleaning area with detergent wipe
What is the actichlor dilution used for general cleaning?
1 tablet/ 1 litre of water (1000ppm)
contact time 5 minutes
What is the concentration of actichlor used for cleaning bodily fluids APART from urine?
1000ppm (0.1%)
What is considered the patient zone?
dental chair + immediate surrounding area
What are the 10 elements of SICPs?
- Assess pt for infection risk + ensure they are cared for in a safe place
- Practice good hand hygiene
- Cover nose + mouth when coughing/sneezing
- Wear suitable PPE
- Keep all reusable care equipment clean + well maintained
- Keep care environment clean + tidy
- Safely handle used linen
- Safely clean up all blood + body fluid spillages
- Dispose of all household + care activity waste
- Take corrective action if injured/ exposed to blood + body fluids
How long can some germs live on surfaces?
up to 48hrs
What are care equipment classified as?
Single use
Reusable invasive equipment
Reusable non-invasive/communal equipment
