IPAC[REQUIRES CRITERIA REMAP] This question is currently mapped to CHS 1. 1 (IPAC Risk Assessment) but asks about service response times. Original answer claimed '24-48 hours for urgent' and '5 business days for routine' - these timeframes need verification in policy before use.
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.
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.
CLEANPPE (gloves, masks, gowns, eye protection) is located in the PPE caddies outside client rooms or in the designated clean utility/supply area. I check signage to know what is required.
DIRTYWe store clean items in designated clean utility rooms/cupboards, off the floor. We separate clean and dirty areas. We cover clean linen during transport.
SEPARATIONHigh-alert medications. are managed with additional safety measures including. special labeling, storage separation, restricted access, and heightened awareness.
DISPOSALPPE training during orientation includes selection based on precaution type (Contact, Droplet, Airborne), proper donning/doffing sequence, N95 fit-testing for respirator-eligible staff, and safe disposal procedures. Annual competency validation through return demonstration observed by educ
SAFETYProtection from harm through risk assessment, prevention strategies, environmental modifications, staff training. Incidents reported, investigated, learning shared. Central to quality care.
COMPLIANCEAdherence to policies, procedures, standards, regulations. Monitored through audits, observations, reviews. Non-compliance addressed through education, process improvement. Essential for accreditation.
