
Key IP Reminders for Hand Hygiene Practices in Medical Settings
Explore important reminders for maintaining hand hygiene and proper personal protective equipment (PPE) use in medical settings like clinics and dental offices. Understand the specific protocols for different healthcare professionals and staff roles to ensure a safe and hygienic environment.
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Key IP Reminders: Wash hands if visibly soiled Wash hands or Sanitize Hands When Handling Food or leaving Bathroom Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Use Locations Personnel PPE Use Instructions Direct Patient Contact- Clinical and Dental, Non- clinical care Physicians, Mid-levels, Clinical Staff (Nurses, MA, MT) Dental Staff ( Dentist, DH, DA) Patient Representatives, D & S Specialists, Behavioral Staff, Optometrist, and Podiatrist Procedure Mask or KN95 Goggles Frames with Lenses (optional for non-dental) Gloves Mask upon entry During Work Hrs @ desk and on floor Wash or Sanitize Hands after removal of mask Follow 5 Moments of Hygiene Direct Patient Contact- Clinical Care Physicians, Mid-levels, Clinical Staff (Nurses, MA, MT), Phlebotomist, Optometrist, and Podiatrist Procedure Mask or KN95 Full Face Shield, Goggles, or Googles Gloves Mask upon entry During Work Hrs @ desk and on floor Wash or Sanitize Hands after removal of mask Follow 5 Moments of Hygiene Direct Patient- Contact Dentalor Medical Aerosolization, High risk of body fluid exposure Dental Staff (Dentist, DH, DA) Disposable fluid resistant gowns N95 Mask Surgical/Proced ure Mask over N95) Full Face Shield or Goggles or Googles Gloves Mask upon entry During Work Hrs @ desk and on floor Wash or Sanitize Hands after removal of mask Follow 5 Moments of Hygiene
Key IP Reminders: Wash hands if visibly soiled Wash hands or Sanitize Hands When Handling Food or leaving Bathroom Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Use Locations Personnel PPE Use Instructions Direct Patient Contact- Non-Clinical Patient Representatives, Patient Navigators, Care Managers, and ADHC Staff Procedure Mask or KN95 Googles with Frames and Lenses (Optional) Mask upon entry During Work Hrs @ desk and on floor Hand Sanitize before first patient and after each patient Wash or Sanitize Hands after removal of mask Follow 5 Moments of Hygiene Mask upon entry During Work Hrs @ desk and on floor Wash or Sanitize Hands after removal of mask Follow 5 Moments of Hygiene Embedded Agencies HRHCare Health Centers WIC, Suffolk County Chest and TB Department Procedure Mask or KN95 (inside Administrative or Clinical Space) Administrative /Non-Clinical Locations All Employees Procedure Mask or KN95 or Approved Cloth Mask Mask upon entry During Work Hrs @ desk and on floor Wash or Sanitize Hands after removal of mask Follow 5 Moments of Hygiene
Key IP Reminders: Wash hands if visibly soiled Wash hands or Sanitize Hands When Handling Food or leaving Bathroom Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Use Situation- Inside Health Center or Mobile Van Department with NO Direct Patient Care Personnel PPE Use Instructions IT, Help Desk, Training, and Call Center Staff Procedure Mask or KN95 or Approved Cloth Mask Mask upon entry During Work Hrs @ desk and on floor Wash or Sanitize Hands after removal of mask Department with NO Direct Patient Care (providing services in health center) IT and Help Desk Procedure Mask or KN95 Mask upon entry During Work Hrs @ desk and on floor Wash or Sanitize Hands after removal of mask Concierge Procedure Mask, Cloth Face Covering, or KN95 Mask upon entry During Work Hrs @ desk and on floor Wash or Sanitize Hands after removal of mask Patient/Non-employee, Delivery Personnel, Vendors (procedure mask will be provided)
Key IP Reminders: Wash hands if visibly soiled Wash hands or Sanitize Hands When Handling Food or leaving Bathroom Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Use Situation-Special Projects Work orders- Preservation Company Tenants Must Notify Facilities if self- quarantine Personnel PPE Use Instructions Facilities Face Shield, Procedure Mask or KN95 GLOVES Mask upon entry into building and tenant s home Wash or Sanitize Hands after removal of face shield/mask and gloves Clean and Disinfect face shield for reuse Mask upon entry into Building Wash or Sanitize Hands after removal of mask and gloves Dispose of Gloves in Work orders to Provide to Repair & Do Environmental Rounds Facilities Procedure Mask or KN95 GLOVES
Key IP Reminders: Wash hands if visibly soiled Wash hands or Sanitize Hands When Handling Food or leaving Bathroom PPE- Pop-Up Testing Situation-Special Projects Personnel PPE Use Instructions Arrival Station Patient Representatives, Business Development Staff, Clinical Staff Procedure or KN95 Mask Googles with Frames and Lenses Mask upon entry into work area during work hrs. Wash or Sanitize Hands after removal of mask and gloves Second Check Station- Drive Thru/Walk Up Patient Representatives, Business Development Staff, Clinical Staff Procedure or KN95 Mask Googles with Frames and Lenses Mask upon entry into work area during work hrs. Wash or Sanitize Hands after removal of mask and gloves Escort Walk up Patient Representatives, Patient Navigators Procedure or KN95 Mask Googles with Frames and Lenses Mask upon entry into work area during work hrs. Wash or Sanitize Hands after removal of mask and gloves Follow up Appointment Patient Representatives, Patient Navigators Procedure or KN95 Mask Googles with Frames and Lenses Mask upon entry into work area during work hrs. Wash or Sanitize Hands after removal of mask and gloves
Key IP Reminders: Wash hands if visibly soiled Wash hands or Sanitize Hands When Handling Food or leaving Bathroom PPE- Pop-Up Testing- Specimen Collection Situation Personnel PPE to use Instructions Clinical NIOSH N95 Approved or KN95 with procedure mask Full Face Shield, Goggles or Googles with Frames and Lenses Fluid resistant gowns GLOVES Mask upon entry into work area during work hrs. Gloves are to be worn and changed with each patient Don and Doff PPE in accordance with CDC guidelines Disposal of gowns and gloves in regular trash unless visibly soiled Specimen Processing & eCW Data Entry Specimen Collection Physician, Advanced Practitioner (PA, NP, MW or Nurse NIOSH N95 Approved or KN95 with procedure mask Full Face Shield Fluid resistant gowns GLOVES Mask upon entry into work area during work hrs. Gloves are to be worn and changed with each patient Don and Duff PPE in accordance with CDC guidelines Disposal of gowns and gloves in regular trash unless visibly soiled
Key IP Reminders: Wash hands if visibly soiled Wash hands or Sanitize Hands When Handling Food or leaving Bathroom PPE-Infectious and PUI- Inside Health Center Personnel PPE to use Instructions Influenza Season, COVID 19 Surge, Unidentified or Identified Infectious Disease Non-Clinical Patient Representatives, Patient Navigators Procedure Mask, KN95 Goggles or Mask upon entry During Work Hrs @ desk and on floor Disinfect googles after use Wash or Sanitize Hands after removal of mask Googles with Frames and Lenses Influenza Season, COVID- 19 Surge, Unidentified or Identified Infectious Disease Clinical- Collecting and Processing Specimens Physicians, Advanced Practitioners, Nurses, Clinical Team (MT, MA), Isolation Hotel Staff NIOSH N95 Approved or KN95 with procedure mask Full Face Shield, Goggles, or Googles with Frames and Lenses Water resistant gowns GLOVES Don and Doff PPE in accordance with CDC guidelines Disposal of gowns and gloves in regular trash unless visibly soiled
PPE Exceptions 1. A face mask is not required if you are working in your office alone. You must wear a face mask when stepping out of your office or when another person enters your office. 2. A face mask is not required when eating or drinking in a lunch/break room or designated area. 3. Maintain 6 feet of distancing during eating. Stagger lunch breaks among staff as much as possible.