Healthcare Law and Infection Control

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What are the three types of consent discussed?

Verbal, Written, Implied

What are the key components of mandatory reporting under Duty of Care?

Within Scope, Who to Report to

List the components of Standard Precautions.

Hand Washing, PPE, Sharps Disposal, Cough ed.

What skills are included in Infection Control?

Probcover, Hand Hygiene, PPE

Name three items relevant to Urine analysis and infection control.

Sharps Container, Goggles, Gloves

How many moments of hand hygiene are identified?

5

Which of the following are examples of consent? (Select all that apply)

Implied

What is the purpose of a sharps container?

To safely dispose of sharp medical instruments to prevent injuries and infections.

The normal range for respiratory rate is ___ to ___ breaths per minute.

12 to 20

Match the following infection control skills with their descriptions:

Hand Hygiene = Cleaning hands to prevent the spread of germs PPE = Personal Protective Equipment used to protect against hazards Probcover = Protective cover worn to prevent contamination Sharps Disposal = Safe disposal of sharp medical instruments

Study Notes

  • Types of consent: Verbal, Written, Implied

Mandatory Reporting

  • Duty of Care:
    • Within Scope
    • Reporting to appropriate authorities

Infection Control

  • Standard Precautions:
    • Hand Washing
    • Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
    • Sharps Disposal
    • Cough etiquette
  • Hand Hygiene: crucial in preventing infection
  • PPE: essential in infection control

Urine Analysis

  • Equipment needed:
    • Sharps Container
    • Goggles
    • Gloves

Hand Hygiene

  • 5 Moments of Hand Hygiene:
    • Before/after entering Patients' room
    • Before touching Patient
    • After touching Patient
    • Outside Room

Vital Signs

  • Respiratory Rate: normal range 12-20
  • Body Mass Index (BMI): normal range 24, overweight >30

Vision Test

  • Normal vision test range: 6 metres

Important Things to Check when Entering a Patient's Room

  • 3 essential checks:
    • MRI/Name/DOB
    • Record do's
    • Sago Chart

Pulse Check

  • Measuring pulse: Wrist
  • Types of consent: Verbal, Written, Implied

Mandatory Reporting

  • Duty of Care:
    • Within Scope
    • Reporting to appropriate authorities

Infection Control

  • Standard Precautions:
    • Hand Washing
    • Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
    • Sharps Disposal
    • Cough etiquette
  • Hand Hygiene: crucial in preventing infection
  • PPE: essential in infection control

Urine Analysis

  • Equipment needed:
    • Sharps Container
    • Goggles
    • Gloves

Hand Hygiene

  • 5 Moments of Hand Hygiene:
    • Before/after entering Patients' room
    • Before touching Patient
    • After touching Patient
    • Outside Room

Vital Signs

  • Respiratory Rate: normal range 12-20
  • Body Mass Index (BMI): normal range 24, overweight >30

Vision Test

  • Normal vision test range: 6 metres

Important Things to Check when Entering a Patient's Room

  • 3 essential checks:
    • MRI/Name/DOB
    • Record do's
    • Sago Chart

Pulse Check

  • Measuring pulse: Wrist

Test your knowledge of healthcare law, consent, and infection control practices, including standard precautions, hand hygiene, and urine analysis.

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