Prevent Germ Spreading

All areas that are being used for healthcare activities should be cleaned with either disinfectant wipes each morning and in between patients/procedures. Equipment should be all new out of the packets and clean. For things more major such as vasectomy’s, minor surgery or family planning clinics, areas should be cleaned everywhere with a disinfectant fluid and also with wipes, gloves should always be worn as well as other PPE such as aprons and hats. All equipment should be new from the packet and only touched by the person who is using

Norovirus is a healthcare associated infection which can cause morbidity and mortality (Weber et al. 2010, pg. 25). Norovirus is spread through ingesting food or liquids that are contaminated with norovirus and also from touching or being in contact with objects and people who are contaminated with pathogens from norovirus (Weber et al. 2010, pg. 25). According to Weber et al. 2010 (pg. 26), approximately 20%-40% of hospital acquired infections are because of cross infections through the healthcare worker’s hands. A simple and effective solution to lowering the risk of spreading Reginald’s infection around the hospital is hand hygiene by healthcare workers and even visitors within the hospital

Today is December 14, 2015 the Flu has already started and it is going to spread soon and quickly and it is needed to stay healthy. Yet, it is more difficult, dying of Influenza than dying of Ebola is less common, but they are both extremely deadly or can be, and everyone must be careful around anyone. In fact, a useful tip is to wash your hands continuously throughout the day if you or anyone around is sick. Actually, in Flu season sometimes or about one-third of the population does not know they even have the Flu, since the symptoms do not effect that

Before we know it the flu season will be here. Which mean a lot of runny noses and severe coughs, germs spreading from person to person. To help keep the spread of the flu down we need to practice:

Things that are used commonly by students and staff should be routinely disinfected to ensure the health and safety of the people using the provided materials. Bacteria is related to disease (American Association for the Advancement of Science, 1885) Previous studies on the surface of a high school telephone showed that the phones had an uncountable number of bacteria colonies (Yalowitz, 2003). We know that surfaces used by the public often become contaminated because of the bacteria on peoples hands. A study on the bacteria on peoples hands showed that 28% of people have fecal matter on their hands (Judah, 2010). A study done on the contamination on public doorknobs showed that over 86.7% were contaminated (Nworie, 2012). This experiment was to show us how much bacteria is on the surface of the things we use

Evidence based care- There are mask, tissue and hand sanitizers are provided at all doors and elevators to reduce germs (hand sanitizers kill 99.9% of the germs and are most useful to reduce the microbial load, thus controlling the rate of infection (Vidyashankar, Varma, & Payki, 2011).

(Tortora, Funke, & Case, 2013, p. 414) Most hospitalized patients will be immune compromised to some extent and the hospital, by nature, is a pathogen rich environment. Ongoing efforts to minimize pathogens in the environment by all hospital employees, patients and visitors are crucial. Infection control nurses and/or committees should work continuously to identify and eradicate possible infection sources. Equipment, especially respirators and humidifiers must be kept scrupulously clean lest they become reservoirs for microbial growth. (Tortora, Funke, & Case, 2013, p. 417) Strategically placed signs warning visitors to avoid entering the hospital if they are unwell, strict compliance with standard precautions, private rooms and special ventilation systems for contagious patients are all essential in the effort to minimize contamination. Occasionally, airborne and droplet precautions are necessary, but most pathogens responsible for common HAIs are spread by direct or indirect contact. Chain of transmission is therefore the parameter over which nurses have particular influence, as nurses have the most direct, hands-on contact with

In a workplace, vaccines are substantial because flu is unpredictable and impossible to tell the seriousness and intensity of the next flu outbreak. The World Health Organization has issued a warning against a pandemic that may be caused by the H1N1 flu virus across the globe. The president’s council also warned that the virus many affect half the population in U.S since it is highly contagious and goes for two days before showing any serious symptoms. In this case, strict measures should be taken. In many states, it has come down to either a receiving flu vaccine or risk getting terminated. This paper will, therefore,

It is a severe influenza (flu) season and the number of patients arriving with the flu are high. What are five steps for preventing the flu from spreading to “healthy” patients in the waiting room? How will you ask MA, ensure you don’t get sick from the patients? Is having a flu policy for patients a good idea?

Germs are easily transmitted from one person to another through physical contact just as they can be transmitted through in the air by sneezing. Due to this fact, it is important to practice proper hand washing technique. This will help in avoiding bacteria and infection which may end

Healthcare acquired infections are a concern in healthcare facilities. Organizational changes can influence infection prevention. There are several quality and safety interventions that can assist with reducing infection transmission, such as hand washing. In general, the longer a patient remains in the hospital the sicker they become. Many of the uncomplicated admissions become complicated after an extended hospital stays. Nursing home patients are generally admitted to a facility based on overall decline in health, but soon experience community acquired infections from the facility. Implementation of infection control by involving the interdisciplinary staff members can decrease the occurrence of infection.

1. A major threat in health care facilities are hospital-acquired infections. Clients pick up these infections while getting care in a healthcare facility. This article is about how hand hygiene prevents these infections. Hand hygiene is the single most important thing you can do to prevent the spread of microorganisms, but not all hospital workers perform hand hygiene adequately. Physicians are often less likely to perform hand hygiene than nurses (Erasmus).

Improving care can be tricky but necessary for the success of the organization. One way to improve the condition of the hospital is to ensure that patients are thoroughly examined to receive all necessary care during the initial hospital visit to lessen the chance of people returning to treat an ailment that could have been treated the first time. According to Rigby, Pegram, & Woodward, (2017), Hand washing can significantly reduce the spread of hospital acquired infections nonetheless, evidence suggests that many healthcare workers are not following the hand washing recommendation (p. 448). The organization must reiterate the importance of hand washing procedures to the staff but also inform them by avoiding this process is harmful to the

As per a research by Society of Human Resource Management (HRM), flu stands out to be the main reason for absence of the employees during the season of winter. The proposal presents the solution to minimize the spread of Flu among the team members.

There are so many things that can go wrong in the medical field, and not being clean is one of the most important to me. As a patient I would only expect for the equipment to be clean and the atmosphere to be safe for me, especially when I come in to a doctor’s office or emergency room. Being a student in the medical field, I have learned only a small fraction of what is needed to be a medical assistant. Having your surroundings sanitized and clean to the FDA standards is the most important out of so many other things that needs to be done as part of your routine. The surroundings of hospitals or doctor’s offices are so filthy and packed full of so many different patients’ germs, so practicing a sanitized routine is the safest way to make