Infection Control and Prevention Flashcards
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Which vaccine is strongly recommended annually for all RCFE residents to prevent serious respiratory complications?
Answer: Influenza (flu) vaccine
Annual influenza vaccination is strongly recommended for RCFE residents because elderly individuals face significantly higher risk of severe flu complications, hospitalization, and death.
What does the abbreviation MRSA stand for?
Answer: Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus
MRSA stands for Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus, a staph bacterium that has developed resistance to methicillin and many other antibiotics.
How should soiled wound dressings and wound care materials be disposed of in an RCFE?
Answer: In designated, properly labeled biohazard waste containers per facility protocol
Soiled dressings contaminated with blood or body fluids are biohazardous waste and must be placed in clearly labeled biohazard containers per regulatory and facility protocols.
What is the primary purpose of implementing contact precautions in an RCFE?
Answer: To prevent disease spread through direct or indirect physical contact with an infected resident
Contact precautions are designed to prevent pathogen transmission that occurs through direct touching of a resident or indirect contact with contaminated surfaces or equipment.
How should a staff member properly remove (doff) contaminated gloves to avoid self-contamination?
Answer: Grasp the outside of one glove to peel it off, then slide fingers under the cuff of the remaining glove to remove it
Proper doffing involves touching only the outer surface of the first glove and only the inner (clean) surface of the second glove to avoid contact with contaminated material.
As part of a compliant infection control program, an RCFE must maintain an adequate supply of which of the following?
Answer: Personal protective equipment including gloves, masks, and gowns
Regulatory requirements mandate that facilities maintain sufficient PPE supplies so staff can consistently use appropriate protection during care activities that risk exposure to infectious material.
What is the RCFE administrator's primary responsibility regarding the facility's infection control program?
Answer: Establishing, implementing, and monitoring a written infection control program
The administrator is responsible for creating, implementing, and continuously monitoring a comprehensive written infection control program that meets California licensing requirements.