NUR1 311 Lecture Notes - Lecture 3: Palpitations, Sputum, Aeration
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Nur1 311 lecture 3: routine practices additional precautions infection prevention practices: elements of routine practices, hand hygiene (hh, selection and use of personal protective equipment (ppe, environmental controls, source/administrative controls. Environmental controls: environmental controls are composed of many components: Proper and safe handling of excreta, biohazard waste, sharps, laundry, dishes/utensils. Cleaning and disinfection of the environment and equipment. Proper and safe handling of materials: excreta management (feces, urine) is a big part of environment controls. Wear gloves immediately before touching the excreta. Remove the gloves before touching clean surfaces. Do not pour it in the sink, as drains have biofilm. Do not leave on the floor or in the room garbage. Dedicate a commode/bedpan/urinal to each patient, and clean it after each use. Teeth, hair, nails, blood, and biological liquids are not considered anatomical waste: sharps or breakable objects must be disposed of properly. They may have been in contact with blood, biological liquids, or tissue.