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Cross Infection in The Nursery Cross Infection In The Nursery Presented by Rosemary Oke,

Cross Infection in The Nursery Cross Infection In The Nursery Presented by Rosemary Oke, MPH student Walden University PUBH 6165 Instructor: Dr. Rubin Howard Spring, 2010

Target Audience � Non – clinical nursery, daycare and community workers who care for

Target Audience � Non – clinical nursery, daycare and community workers who care for babies and toddlers in the nursery.

Purpose of this presentation Create awareness of of cross infection. q Know the simple

Purpose of this presentation Create awareness of of cross infection. q Know the simple basic things that can safe life. q At the end of the presentation nursery worker will be more knowledgeable about cross infection q Apply the new knowledge to the care of babies in the nursery. q

What is cross infection in the nursery

What is cross infection in the nursery

Ways of passing infection in the nursery v Poor hand washing technique. v Not

Ways of passing infection in the nursery v Poor hand washing technique. v Not disinfecting the diaper table after each diaper change. v Not using alcohol hand sanitizer after diaper change v Improper disposal of soiled diaper

Signs and symptoms of cross infection v Fever v rapid breathing, v mental confusion,

Signs and symptoms of cross infection v Fever v rapid breathing, v mental confusion, v low blood pressure, v reduced urine output, v painful joints and muscles, (Health line, 2010)

Prevention of cross infection in the nursery

Prevention of cross infection in the nursery

Recommendation � Use of gloves for each diaper change � Good hand washing technique.

Recommendation � Use of gloves for each diaper change � Good hand washing technique. � Proper disposal of soiled diapers, tissues, and handkerchiefs

In conclusion � Cross infection � Awareness among nursery workers � Reduction of hospital

In conclusion � Cross infection � Awareness among nursery workers � Reduction of hospital related complications � Maintain standard precautions

Sources for Further Reading � Center for disease control � Health line � Access

Sources for Further Reading � Center for disease control � Health line � Access Excellence. (2010, March). Hand washing. Retrieved from http: //www. accessexcellence. org/AE/AEC/CC /hand_background. php � Healthy child care (2006). Retrieved from http: //www. globalhealthychildcare. org/defaul t. aspx? page=f&content_id=84&language=co ntent

References Center for disease control, (2010). Wash your hand. Retrieved from http: //www. cdc.

References Center for disease control, (2010). Wash your hand. Retrieved from http: //www. cdc. gov/Features/Hand. Washing/ Fotosearch (2010). Question mark stock photos and images. Retrieved from http: //www. fotosearch. com/photosimages/question-mark. html Healthy child care (2006). Storage and Disposal of Soiled Diapers. Retrieved from http: //www. globalhealthychildcare. org/default. aspx? page=f&content_id=84&language=content Hand free diaper disposal (2010) retrieved from http: //www. google. com/imgres? imgurl=http: //www. diapernanny. com/images/mom-with-diaper-and-baby. Health line (2010). Cross infection. Retrieved from http: //www. healthline. com/galecontent/cross-infection 1/4#treatment Nursery picture (2010). Retrieved from http: //www. newhomesnc-sc. com/Clover%20 Day%20 Care%20 Nursery_019. jpg Purell Instant Hand Sanitizer with Aloe (2010). Retrieved from http: //www. drugstore. com/qxp 44426_333181_sespider_1_1/purell/instant_hand_sanitizer_with_aloe. htm Smelter, S. & Bare, B. (2000). Medical surgical nursing 9 th (ed. ). New York: Baltimore Lippincott Stockport primary care trust (2006, April). Infection control and cross infection guidelines for nursery. 3 rd (ed). Retrieved from http: //www. medicine. manchester. ac. uk/immunise/enurseries/e-nurseries. pdf

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