HOSPITAL CONTROL PROGRAM

HOSPITAL CONTROL PROGRAM

1. INFECTIONS ASSOCIATED WITH HEALTH CARE

   • It includes
     • Hand hygiene
     • Infection prevention
     • Cleaning and desinfection protocols
     • Sterilization standards
   • All personnel must know and apply the corresponding procedures
   • Periodically review staff adherence to the program

2. HAND HYGIENE

   • Main measure for the prevention on infections asociate with health care. Must be performed by all health personnel
     • It must be done:
       • Before contact with the patient
       • Before performing an aseptic task
       • After the risk of exposure to body fluids
       • After contact with the patient
       • After contact with the patient´s enviroment
     • Types of hands hygiene
       • Hand washing: Water + Common soap
       • Antiseptic hand wash: Water + Antiseptic soap
       • Desinfection with glycerinated alcohol
     • It´s not due
       • Keep long or false nails with strong colored polishing
       • Use accessories: handles, bracelets, watches, rings
     • Periodically review staff adherence to the hand hygiene program

3. PATIENT INSULATION

   • Types of precautions
     • Standard
       • Use PPE: Gown, Gloves, Glasses
     • Expanded
       • By aerosols, respiratory, by contact, immunosuppressed patients
       • Revision of procedures for each type of isolation
   • Periodically review staff adherence to the isolation program

4. SIZE OF RESISTANT GERMANS

   • Seeks to detect germs in health personnel and caregivers that can cause infection in the patient
   • Different swabs are taken and in each one, specific pathogenic germs are sought
   • Periodically review staff adherence to the program

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