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  1. Most easy job in Nursing?

    Try Infection Control --- now that current and former ICP's quit laughing - it/s a 24 hour job contained in 5 days weekends and holiday off - but in the almost 15 years in IC, I was only called in a few times. I can say doc and surgeons won't yell a...
  2. Resident in LTC with positive AFB'S

    as long as the afb in the sputum are "dead", respiratory precautions should not be necessary. however an n95 should be used for wound care, especially irrigation. melba
  3. How do you dispose of retractable lancets?

    Check your state sanitary code. It will probally say that retractable sharps go in the sharps container and I believe that OSHA says so too. That will give you some "teeth" to tell the agency nurses it's your policy. You should also check and see ...
  4. How do you dispose of retractable lancets?

    Check your state sanitary code. It will probally say that retractable sharps go in the sharps container and I believe that OSHA says so too. That will give you some "teeth" to tell the agency nurses it's your policy. You should also check and see ...
  5. Resident in LTC with positive AFB'S

    You need to go by cultures, but since it takes 6 to 8 weeks to get the cx back you must go by improving symptoms, improving CXR and on therapy for over 2 weeks. The only thing about HIV infected persons is thier immune system is caflooy. So they ma...
  6. Resident in LTC with positive AFB'S

    You need to go by cultures, but since it takes 6 to 8 weeks to get the cx back you must go by improving symptoms, improving CXR and on therapy for over 2 weeks. The only thing about HIV infected persons is thier immune system is caflooy. So they ma...
  7. worries, SARS

    You are right. Contact precautions includes gloves and handwahsing. I understand the double shifs. Been there, done that. Our job is to impress upon all nurse that no matter how tired the are, they still need to follow precautions. I did this by...
  8. worries, SARS

    Forgot to say our nurses use a N95 for flu like symptoms and have been fit tested (for TB). I do agree most cases were missed. We have enough N95s mainly because we have a lot of TB cases. Melba
  9. worries, SARS

    I hope we don't have outbreaks too. BUt if we'd follow our own Standard Precautions rules we would wear a mask when withing three feet of persons with symptoms of the flu or SARS. Melba
  10. Flu in our LTC facility

    Remember the flu is transmitted by droplets, so the HCW should wear a surgical mask when within 3 feet of the infectious person. Also teach the patient to cover thier mouth and nose when they sneeze or cough.
  11. Infection control RN

    I am interested to see if you got the job. If so congrats. If not, better luck next time. Join your local ICP organization and APIC the international organization. [email protected]
  12. Couldn't post entire file. Please send e-mail address for entire file. Got flu shot acceptance up to 50% using these ideas. [email protected] Flu Vaccine and Infection Control Open House Themes It's almost that time of year again. Flu vac...
  13. Infection Control Nursing

    Being an ICP is a great carrer choice (speaking as a former ICP what else can I say). It's a hard, but rewarding job. The pay differs. Call a few local ICPs and ask what they make. The Masters in PH will serve you well. I think putting a goal d...
  14. Infection Control Nursing

    It takes about 8 weeks after infection for your skin test to become positive. Only about 5% of all positive persons develop active TB. The amount of time to developing active TB depends on the immune system. 50% of all persons with active TB die i...
  15. Infection control Exam, Need test

    The ABCs of Infection Control By Melba Rhodes, RN, BSN Practicing aseptic technique, good body hygiene and developing a caring attitude comprise the ABCs of infection control. In this article, we will discuss the three major components of Asepsis --...