practicing good hand and respiratory hygiene.safe handling of linen, waste and blood & body fluid spills.maintaining immunity through vaccination against vaccine-preventable diseases (PDF 149KB).wearing of correct personal protective equipment in accordance with standard and additional transmission-based precautions.performing hand hygiene according to the '5 moments' which protect staff as well as patients.
The basic measures to prevent transmission of infection from patients to staff include: Healthcare infection (HAI) can occur in any setting and infection prevention measures are applied to protect both patients and staff.
The gown should cover the torso fully from neck to knees and from the arms to the end of the wrists.Use alcohol-based hand sanitizer by applying the appropriate amount of product to hands, applying product to all surfaces with a minimum 15 second contact time, and rub hands until dry.Handwashing with soap and water involves wetting hands, applying the appropriate amount of soap, applying the product to all surfaces of hands with a minimum 15 second contact time, and rinsing all surfaces with water, and drying with single-use towel.The following is a sequence to accurately don PPE: Effective use of PPE includes properly donning as well as doffing and disposing of contaminated equipment. Workers also need access to the necessary equipment to carry out their tasks safely and correctly. Some PPE equipment might include:įor the effective use of PPE, all healthcare workers should be informed about infections and updates on policies, protocols, and procedures in their organization. When properly used, PPE acts as a barrier between the wearer’s skin, mouth, eyes, and nose and infections materials transmitted through respiratory secretions, body fluids, and blood. In hospitals, dental offices, or clinical labs, individuals should apply both standard and transmission-based precautions. The type of PPE used will vary dependent upon the level of precautions required. All PPE should be safely designed, constructed, and maintained. In healthcare, it protects the wearer from injury and the spread of illness or infection. PPE refers to equipment used in the workplace to minimize exposure to hazards that may cause illness or injury. While providing care, this is a highly important exercise that limits exposure to pathogens for infection control and prevention for healthcare professionals themselves and their patients. Amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, healthcare professionals must be educated in the correct donning and doffing of personal protective equipment (PPE), particularly removal and disposal of contaminated PPE.