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.
ISOLATIONInfection control measures beyond routine practices. Types include contact, droplet, airborne based on transmission route. Signage, PPE, dedicated equipment, environmental cleaning per protocol. Duration per guidelines.
STERILEI would stop immediately, acknowledge the contamination, discard the contaminated supplies, perform hand hygiene, and set up a new sterile field before proceeding.
ASEPTICAseptic Non-Touch Technique (ANTT) per IC-250-1 maintains sterile fields by performing hand hygiene before/after procedures, using appropriate PPE, not contaminating sterile supplies, managing invasive devices properly, and being aware of potential contamination sources.
OUTBREAKTwo or more related cases above expected baseline. Requires immediate notification, investigation, implementation of control measures, enhanced surveillance, documentation. Management follows IPAC protocols and public health guidance.
REPORTINGClients and families can raise concerns or complaints through multiple channels including speaking to their care provider, contacting the manager/supervisor, using feedback forms, or contacting patient relations. The process is explained to clients.
SURVEILLANCEYour 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
EDUCATIONOngoing training for staff, residents, families. Methods include orientation, annual updates, competency verification. Documentation includes attendance, content, evaluation. Required for accreditation.
