Do you know the differences and how chemical agents are utilized as per the CDC? That is the question on guard; can hospitals keep germ free? Well, you probably know is absolutely necessary.

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Some potentially pathogenic bacteria and fungi, including strains of Enterococcus, Staphylococcus, Candida, and Aspergillus, can survive for one to three months on a variety of materials found in hospitals, including scrub suits, lab coats, plastic aprons, and computer keyboards. What can hospital personnel do to reduce the spread of these pathogens?

 

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To reduce the spread of these pathogens an infection control protocol should be followed. Some ways in which this could be reduced is by using desinfectants, sterilization, hand washing, and disposing techniques. In addition, I currently work as a dental assistant at Jackson Main and the protocol we use is hand washing our hands for at least 20 seconds before and after seeing every patient. We use CaviWipes to disinfect every surface and autoclave every single instrument after every use. Also, we make sure to change our PPE after every procedure as well as removing soiled barriers in the room and replacing them with new ones each time. 

 

Healthcare personnel can prevent the spread of resistant germs by following recommended practices for identifying these germs, cleaning their hands, wearing gowns and gloves, and thoroughly cleaning patient care areas and medical equipment (Antibiotic Resistant Germs in Hospitals 2019).

 

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You mentioned the importance of using chemical agents to keep the working environment under microbial growth control. However, there are difference between cleaning, sanitizing, and disinfecting. Furthermore, there are many types of chemical agents used in the areas of the hospitals depending where. Do you know the differences and how chemical agents are utilized as per the CDC? That is the question on guard; can hospitals keep germ free? Well, you probably know is absolutely necessary. Do you know which trainings are hospitals doing in order to sustain microbial growth? What are hospitals doing to keep under CDC guidelines? Please look into this and keep in mind that would depend on the biosafety level area the health care worker is located. Thanks.

 

Can I please get help answering my professors question? Thank you!!!

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