HANDHYGIENEThe 4 Moments: before initial resident contact, before aseptic procedure, after body fluid exposure risk, after resident contact. Alcohol-based hand rub (ABHR) preferred unless hands visibly soiled. Compliance audited monthly per IPAC standards.
PPEPersonal protective equipment including gloves, gowns, masks, eye protection. Selected based on risk assessment and transmission precautions. Proper donning/doffing sequences prevent contamination per IPAC policy.
GLOVESPersonal Protective Equipment (PPE) is selected based on the anticipated exposure and transmission route. For routine care, gloves and gown are used for contact with body fluids. Masks are added for droplet precautions, and N95 respirators for airborne precautions.
CLEANINGYour role in the IPAC program includes performing hand hygiene before/after client contact, using appropriate PPE based on precautions, following cleaning protocols, safely handling sharps and biohazardous waste, reporting infections/outbreaks to IPAC/manager immediately, participating in
LAUNDRYThe physical layout of the laundry room is an important component of controlling the transmission of micro-organisms between personal laundry items. The room is divided into clean and dirty work areas, each with a separate entrance and exit.
CONTAMINATIONIntroduction of harmful microorganisms. Prevented through hand hygiene, environmental cleaning, proper equipment handling, and following transmission-based precautions. If sterile field contaminated, stop immediately, discard supplies, perform hand hygiene, set up new field.
SAFETYProtection from harm through risk assessment, prevention strategies, environmental modifications, staff training. Incidents reported, investigated, learning shared. Central to quality care.
PREVENTIONEvidence-based strategies to reduce adverse events. Risk factors identified, interventions implemented, effectiveness evaluated. Proactive approach improves outcomes and supports accreditation.
PRACTICESTeam members participate in orientation prior to their first shift and receive continuing education on service delivery standards, client-centered care approaches, and best practices. Training includes mandatory modules, hands-on practice, competency validation, and annual refreshers. Educ
COMPLIANCEAdherence to policies, procedures, standards, regulations. Monitored through audits, observations, reviews. Non-compliance addressed through education, process improvement. Essential for accreditation.
