NURS103 Lecture Notes - Lecture 9: Personal Protective Equipment, Hand Washing, Earwax
25 Mar 2017
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Personal protective equipment (e. g. non-sterile gloves, gowns, aprons, masks, eye and face protection) Development of an infection occurs in a cycle and depends on these elements(just does not occur if there is a pathogen avaliable): A portal of exit from the reservoir (food, water, temperature, oxygen, ph, minimal light) Education patients on how to prevent infections from occurring and also teach them how to maintain hygiene like washing hands more often to prevent being infected. Provide the best care for patients and protect them from contracting an infection. Let public health know about reportable diseases. Take action and helps others get better. Discuss the principles of patient safety in nursing practice. Educationing the patient on how to take medication. Discuss the importance of routine practices and when these would be applied. Routine practices require the appropriate use of gowns, gloves, masks and eyewear when being exposed to blood, body uids, secretions, and excretions.
