This document provides an overview of an infection control inservice presentation covering topics like the elements of infection, infectious diseases, bloodborne pathogens, needlestick injuries, standard precautions, latex allergy, environmental cleaning, and medical equipment cleaning. The presentation aims to educate about infection control programs, policies, regulatory requirements and activities like surveillance, prevention, and staff education to help control and prevent the spread of infections.

1. Infection Control Inservice
Surveillance Prevention
Program
Control Education
Presented By:
Eneida Cruz, DNP, RN

2. Infection
Elements of Infection
– A SOURCE of infection
– A TRANSMITTER of infection
– A SUSCEPTIBLE HOST
Sources of Infection:
– Food
– Feces
– Fomities (furniture, toliets, floors, etc.)
– Finger
– Contaminated personal protective equipment
(ie, gloves)

3. Infection, cont’d
 Causes of Infection:
– Virus
– Bacteria
– Parasite
– Fungi
 Diseases caused by Infection:
– Cold/Flu
– Lyme’s Disease
– AIDS
– Urinary and Kidney Infections
– Strep Throat
– Pink Eye
– Boils

4. Infection Control Overview
 Infection Control Program
– Infection Control Consultant
 Policies & Procedures
– Clinical Manual Policies
• C.46.A - C.46.M
• Exposure Control Plan
• TB Screening
• Influenza Program
 Regulatory
– DOHSS
– JCAHO
– OSHA

5. Infection Control Activities
 Semi-Annual Infection Control Survey &
Risk Assessment
 Clinical Activities
– Patient Education
– Pre - Procedure Phone Calls
– Post Procedure Phone Calls
 QA Activities
– QA Audit Form
– Monthly Hand Hygiene Monitoring Tool
 Infection Control Report
– MR Review

6. Infection Control Activities, cont’d
 Environmental Services Plan
– Environment of Care Survey
– Quality Inspection Reports
 Staff Education
– Annual Mandatory Inservice
– As needed
 Logs
– Needlestick Injury Log
– Blood/Body Fluids Exposure Log

7. Infectious Diseases
Tuberculosis (TB)
– Spread by tiny germs that can float in
the air
– Anyone nearby can breathe TB germs
into his/her lungs
– TB germs can live in your body without
making you sick
– TB skin test (PPD) done annually

8. Bloodborne Diseases
 Hepatitis B (HBV)
– An illness of the liver caused by infection
with the Hepatitis B Virus
– Vaccine Series
 Hepatitis C (HCV)
– Similar to HBV
– No vaccine available
 HIV/AIDS
– A condition in which the body’s immune
system breaks down

9. Needlestick Injuries
 800,000 needlesticks estimated annually
by OSHA in the U.S.
 Needlestick injuries occur when staff:
– dispose of needles
– collect and dispose of materials used
during patient care procedures
– administer injections
– draw blood
– handle trash or dirty linens where
needles have been inappropriately
discarded

10. Needlestick Injuries, cont’d.
Prevent Injuries by utilizing
– Sharp Disposable System
– Needle Devices
– Needleless IV Connector
– Self-Resheathing Needle
Report all NEEDLESTICK INJURIES
– Policy C.46.F
– Log
– Incident Report
– Medical Care

11. Standard Precautions
Handwashing
Gloving
Masking
Gowning
Appropriate device handling
Appropriate handling of laundry

12. Latex Allergy
Reaction to certain proteins in latex
rubber
Risk to Health care workers
developing latex allergy
The most common reaction is
– Irritant Contact Dermatitis
• dry, itchy, irritated areas on the skin
– Allergic Contact Dermatitis (sometimes
called Chemical Sensitivity Dermatitis)
• skin rash similar to that of poison ivy

13. Latex Allergy, cont’d.
Policy C.54.A
Clinical Activities
– Patient Care
• Latex Allergy Signs
– Supplies
• All medical supplies are latex free unless
otherwise documented on package, i.e.,
Foley Catheters contain latex.

14. Environmental Cleaning
Surface Disinfectant Cloths
Room Turnover
– Posted in each procedure room and in
the recovery room
– Wipe down all surface areas, stretcher,
pillow, B/P cuff, monitors, etc.

15. Medical Equipment
Single use devices discard after use
Reusable devices must be cleaned
and maintained according to
manufacturer’s instructions
Cleaning
– Enzymatic cleaner
– Sponges/pipe cleaners
High Level Disinfection (HLD)
– Test strips
– Temperature
– Log sheet

16. Infection Control Prevention
Handwashing
Protect yourself and others