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21. BLADDER SCAN – POLICY #2202 12/11/06 (doc file)
    www.qualitymeasures.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/quality-patient-safety/quality-resources/tools/cauti-ltc/modules/resources/tools/prevent/insertion-checklist.docx
    March 01, 2017 - technique can lead to the risk of cross transmission of microorganisms from the health care worker’s hands … With nondominant hand, identify meatus, and be prepared to keep this hand in this position until after … Hold the catheter with the nondominant hand; use the dominant hand to fully inflate the catheter balloon … Remove gloves and perform hand hygiene 3. … Perform hand hygiene. 6. Document— a. Type and size of catheter and balloon b.

22. Ppe-Activity (doc file)
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    March 01, 2017 - or goggles · Simulated germs (e.g., chocolate syrup, washable paint, povidone-iodine) · Waste bin · Hand … hygiene products (sink with soap/water and hand sanitizer) · Prizes Directions 1. … (Remember the volunteer should always start with proper hand hygiene.) 3. … during resident care by placing a small amount of the simulated germ product on the volunteer’s gloved hands … PPE removal to make sure it is done in the proper order and that he/she does not contaminate his/her hands

23. TeamSTEPPS 2.0 Module 3: Communication
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    December 01, 2005 - Visual cues can also serve as reminders, such as the use of signs reminding staff to wash their hands … These include SBAR, call-outs, check-backs, and hand-offs. … mind what a hand-off is. … It's not adequate just to hand that tool to somebody. … What went well in the hand-off?

24. Breaking Down Barriers to Aseptic Catheter Insertion | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
    www.qualitymeasures.ahrq.gov/hai/cauti-tools/archived-webinars/breaking-down-barriers-slides.html
    December 01, 2017 - Contamination of sterile field 22 (27%) Nurse touched items on sterile field with bare non-sterile hands … Breach of sterile barrier 31 (38%) Sterile gloved hand used to swab genitalia (without tongs); … same hand used to insert catheter. … Slide 8 Barriers to Aseptic Insertion Technique Inconsistent or inconvenient locations for hand … Perform hand hygiene immediately before and after insertion.

25. Pledge (pdf file)
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    March 01, 2017 - all surfaces of the hands and fingers • Rinse my hands with running water • Dry my hands using a clean … hand sanitizer, I will: • Apply the product to the palm of one hand • Rub my hands together • Rub the … product over all surfaces of my hands and fingers until my hands are dry I welcome feedback on my hand … I will: • Keep my hands clean by performing hand hygiene according to my facility’s policies. • Wear … I pledge to keep my hands clean by performing hand hygiene according to my facility’s policies to help

26. Hands-on Practice--Strategies to Improve Communication Between Pharmacy Staff and Patients (pdf file)
    www.qualitymeasures.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/quality-patient-safety/pharmhealthlit/pharmlit/practice.pdf
    October 24, 2007 - Hands-on Practice--Strategies to Improve Communication Between Pharmacy Staff and Patients HANDS-ON … - PHARMACIST ROLE Instructions: We are doing a hands-on activity where you will be split into groups … HANDS-ON PRACTICE! … - PATIENT ROLE Instructions: We are doing a hands-on activity where you will be split into groups … Hands-on Practice!

27. PPE
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    March 01, 2017 - Hold removed glove in gloved hand. … Slide fingers of ungloved hand under remaining glove at wrist. … Therefore, it is important to remove your gloves correctly to avoid contaminating your hands. … Hold the removed glove in your gloved hand. … Finally, perform hand hygiene.

28. Catheter Types and Being Part of the Insertion Team
    www.qualitymeasures.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/quality-patient-safety/quality-resources/tools/cauti-ltc/modules/implementation/educational-bundles/indwelling-urinary-catheteruse/catheter-insertion/licensed-staff/licensed-catheter.pptx
    March 01, 2017 - Then, remove your gloves and cleanse your hands. … Keep nondominant hand in this position, do not remove! … Be sure to keep your non-dominant hand in this position—don’t switch hands, because it would now be considered … Do not remove that hand. … Use tongs to cleanse the urethral area with your sterile hand and do not switch hands And remember what

29. Indwelling Urinary Catheter Insertion Facilitator Notes
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    April 01, 2022 -       Form sterile field on bedside table or other flat surface but not patient bed       With washed hands … spread the inner labia with gentle traction, pulling upward towards patient’s head       Nondominant hand … Contamination of sterile field 22 (27%) Nurse touched items on sterile field with bare nonsterile hands … Breach of sterile barrier 31 (38%) Sterile gloved hand used to swab genitalia (without tongs); same hand … sanitizers Sterile gloves Adequate facilities for hand hygiene Accessibility/location of kits Where

30. Urinary Catheter Maintenance
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    April 01, 2022 - the closed drainage system or from the drainage bag From patient (meatal, rectal, or vaginal) From hands … and CAUTI IUC Maintenance ׀ 3 3 Indwelling Urinary Catheter Care Essentials5 Use appropriate hand … Preventing CLABSI and CAUTI IUC Maintenance ׀ 4 4 Infection Prevention and IUC Maintenance6-7 Hand … Hygiene Hand hygiene is performed before each and every patient contact and before any manipulation … tasks performed without hand hygiene in between Education related to specific aspects of indwelling

31. Appendix G. Indwelling Urinary Catheter Insertion Checklist | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
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    March 01, 2017 - technique can lead to the risk of cross transmission of microorganisms from the health care worker's hands … With nondominant hand, identify meatus, and be prepared to keep this hand in this position until after … Hold the catheter with the nondominant hand; use the dominant hand to fully inflate the catheter balloon … Remove gloves and perform hand hygiene     3. … Perform hand hygiene.     6.

32. Take the Pledge... | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
    www.qualitymeasures.ahrq.gov/hai/quality/tools/cauti-ltc/modules/resources/tools/practice/pledge.html
    March 01, 2017 - I pledge to keep my hands clean by performing hand hygiene according to my facility's policies to help … When I clean my hands with alcohol-based hand sanitizer, I will: Apply the product to the palm of … one hand Rub my hands together Rub the product over all surfaces of my hands and fingers until my … hands are dry I welcome feedback on my hand hygiene and will help other staff, residents, and families … I will: Keep my hands clean by performing hand hygiene according to my facility's policies.

33. Indwelling Urinary Catheter Maintenance Facilitator Notes (doc file)
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    April 01, 2022 - result of contamination with the patient’s own endogenous flora or through the contamination from the hands … As emphasized previously, IUCs can be contaminated by the hands of healthcare workers. … Unless hands are visibly soiled, an alcohol-based hand rub is preferred over soap and water in most clinical … Hand rubs are generally less irritating to hands and, in the absence of a sink, are an effective method … of cleaning hands.

34. A Unit Guide To Infection Prevention for Long-Term Care Staff | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
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    March 01, 2017 - Wash hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, or use an alcohol-based hand rub or alcohol hand … Basic Background Hand hygiene refers to the practice of removing or killing germs on hands so that … To practice hand hygiene, keep your hands clean by either washing with soap and water or using an alcohol-based … hand sanitizer. … Wash hands for at least 20 seconds with soap and water or use an alcohol-based hand rub before entering

35. Guide-Infection-Prevention (pdf file)
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    March 01, 2017 - ▪ Wash hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, or use an alcohol-based hand rub or … alcohol hand wipe, covering all surfaces of the hands. … BASIC BACKGROUND Hand hygiene refers to the practice of removing or killing germs on hands so that … To practice hand hygiene, keep your hands clean by either washing with soap and water or using an alcohol-based … ▪ Wash hands for at least 20 seconds with soap and water or use an alcohol-based hand rub before

36. Preventing the Spread of COVID-19 | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
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    January 01, 2023 - Hand Hygiene Observational Audit Tracking Tool  (XLSX, 477 KB) and User Guide  (PDF, 1 MB) This pre-programmed … Excel workbook compiles hand hygiene observational data by individual, shift, position, location, and … department to help staff regularly review opportunities for hand hygiene performance improvement. … that can be implemented to support increased compliance with infection prevention practices, including hand

37. Nursing Home Workplace Safety Resource List (pdf file)
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    January 01, 2023 - -(ihs)/hand- hygiene/monitoring/9789241598606_eng.pdf? … The How-To’s of Hand Hygiene: AHRQ Safety Program for Long-Term Care: HAIs/CAUTI https://www.ahrq.gov … /hand-hygiene-slides.html AHRQ created this training module for hand hygiene in long-term care facilities … of infections. • When and how to perform hand hygiene. • Key hand hygiene practices for the prevention … /hand-hygiene-slides.html https://www.cdc.gov/niosh/docs/2006-117/pdfs/2006-117.pdf?

38. Catheter Care and Maintenance
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    March 01, 2017 - role in preventing hand contamination—but do NOT replace hand hygiene Perform hand hygiene and wear … interacting with the resident or the environment before handling the urinary device may contaminate your hands … Also, reaching for gloves with unclean hands may contaminate the glove box and outside of the gloves. … Performing hand hygiene after using gloves to perform catheter care helps to protect your hands and the … Strategies to prevent healthcare-associated infections through hand hygiene.

39. Catheter Care and Maintenance | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
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    March 01, 2017 - Slide 4: Hand Hygiene and Glove Use 4,5 Gloves play a key role in preventing hand contamination—but … do NOT replace hand hygiene Perform hand hygiene and wear gloves immediately before — Accessing … Practices Advisory Committee and the HICPAC/SHEA/APIC/IDSA Hand Hygiene Task Force. … Strategies to prevent healthcare-associated infections through hand hygiene. … Strategies to prevent healthcare-associated infections through hand hygiene.

40. Practice General Infection Prevention Skills | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
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    March 01, 2017 - Hand Hygiene Educational module and resources that highlight basic hand hygiene principles and best … reinforce with frontline staff, including the products, procedures, and strategies to implement and sustain hand … 827 KB) Tool to engage all facility staff to practice all infection prevention skills by performing hand