Central Sterile Supply Department Practices Quiz

To prevent and control infections

Preventing surgical site infection and healthcare associated infection

Infection Control and understanding of 'standard precautions'

Common pathogens causing healthcare-associated infections

Reducing the transmission of infectious agents

Ensuring that sterile supplies maintain sterility and record event-related sterility

Because approximately one of every 25 hospitalized patients contracts a Hospital Acquired Infection (HAI)

An infection occurring postoperatively on the surgical wound

Patients who become infected by microbes while in the hospital

"Direct"

Central sterile supply officers = Preventing surgical site infection and healthcare-associated infection Healthcare workers = Preventing themselves and patients from catching avoidable infection Returning science students = Understanding standard precautions and environmental standards to reduce transmission of infectious agents General public = Preventing the spread of microorganisms in community settings

Nosocomial infection (HAI) = Infection acquired in a healthcare facility Surgical Site Infection (SSI) = Infection occurring after a surgical procedure Chain of infection = Sequence of events that allows transmission of an infectious agent Asepsis = Practice that prevents the transfer of pathogenic microorganisms

Personal hygiene and attire = Reducing the risk of spreading infectious agents Infection prevention guidelines for returning science students = Understanding standard precautions and environmental standards Infection prevention guidelines for healthcare workers = Preventing themselves and patients from catching avoidable infection Relative humidity control within recommended range = Creating an environment less conducive to microbial growth

CDC Top HAI Causing Pathogens = Microorganisms identified as leading causes of healthcare-associated infections by the CDC Standard precautions = Infection control practices to be applied to all patients, regardless of diagnosis or presumed infection status Evidenced-based practice in infection prevention = Practice based on research and scientific evidence to prevent and control the spread of microorganisms Traffic flow control through different zones in healthcare facilities = Strategy to minimize the spread of infectious agents between different areas

Ensuring hand hygiene compliance = A Controlling traffic flow through different zones = B Maintaining proper HVAC systems = C Preventing contamination of dirty instruments = D

American College of Surgeons established CSSD = A Nuffield Provincial Hospital Trust defined CSSD = B Development of CSSD based on hospital needs = C Establishment of CSSD in every hospital = D

Processing instruments and equipment according to standards = A Ensuring maintenance of sterile supplies and recording sterility = B Inspecting surgical instruments for safety and functionality = C Keeping detailed records of sterilized items for tracking = D

Approximately one of every 25 hospitalized patients contracted HAI in 2011 = A Approximately 25,000 patients died from hospital acquired infections during their stay = B CDC's plan to decrease 17% in select surgical site infections (SSI) = C Three out of 100 surgeries develop surgical site infections every year according to CDC = D

Nosocomial infection (HAI) = A Direct transmission of pathogens occurring through contact = B Airborne transmission refers to spread through droplets containing bacteria or viruses = C Healthcare-acquired infection transmission and prevention measures for staff = D

Managing hospital finances and budget allocations for medical supplies = A Providing counseling services to patients recovering from surgeries = B Coordinating patient discharge processes to minimize infection risks post-treatment = C Transmission of pathogens occurring through contact from person to another person = D