Lackawanna HTH105 2020 October Week 5 Discussion (dq1+dq2) Latest

HTH105 Intro to Patient Care

Week 5 Discussion

DQ1 In the 2002 CDC guidelines regarding hand hygiene, the CDC recognized an alternative surgical hand rub technique as being an appropriate alternative to the conventional surgical . To perform this two-stage surgical rub, begin by washing the hands and forearms using a non-antimicrobial soap. Then thoroughly dry the hands and forearms and apply an alcohol-based surgical hand-rub product that provides persistent activity.

Ehrlich, Ruth A. Patient Care in Radiography: With an Introduction to Medical Imaging, 8th Edition. Mosby, 2013. [Bookshelf Online].

When donning gloves as PPE, what is the rationale for performing thorough hand hygiene first?

DQ2 OSHA, a division of the U.S. Department of Labor, establishes and enforces safety standars for the workplace. Two main standards that affect healthcare workers are, The Occupational Exposure to Hazardous Chemicals Standard, and The Bloodborne Pathogen Standard. You can review the standards at the links provided.

https://www.osha.gov/pls/oshaweb/owadisp.show_document?p_table=STANDARDS&p_id=10106 (Links to an external site.)

https://www.osha.gov/SLTC/bloodbornepathogens/bloodborne_quickref.html (Links to an external site.)

What are some potential hazards in healthcare, particularly, ultrasound?