This incidence is about doing dressing without using aseptic techniques. This incidence which occurs in SOCIAL SECURITY HOSPITAL on my clinical day in gynecological ward on 27 February 2014. As I selected my patient and started my assessment the dresser enter in room and started dressing of the patient who had cesarean section wound without using aseptic techniques (Hand washing and wearing of gloves) . But the on duty doctor and staff nurses did not give attention to her.
Literature says that Aseptic dressing technique: a technique considered to prevent the introduction of new microbes to a susceptible place as well as reduce the risk of cross-infection. Using good aseptic techniques decrease and control the pathogenic microbes that cause infection. Aseptic techniques or practices directly used before and during clinical procedure they include Hand washing perform surgical scrub maintained the sterilize field (Schrage, J 2004).
The rationale for choosing this incident was due to the negative feelings experienced while observing these situations. My emotions and feeling not worthy ...
The lack of information, other the endangering other patients that sought for medial care, also put at risk the heath of doctors, nurses and other medical assistants. Used to treating infectious diseases without the proper protection equipment, such as gloves, goggles, gown and masks, the medical staff treated Tse, and other patients infected with SARS, without any precaution. The mentioned careless procedure contributed for the infection of many medical professionals, and the consequent spread of the disease in Toronto.
4). Examples of how nurses can integrate this competency include; using current practice guidelines and researching into hospital’s policies (Jurado, 2015). According to Sherwood & Zomorodi (2014) nurses should use current evidence based standards when providing care to patients. Nurse B violated one of the rights of medication administration. South Florida State Hospital does not use ID wristbands; instead they use a picture of the patient in the medication cup. Nurse B did not ask the patient to confirm his name in order to verify this information with the picture in the computer. By omitting this step in the process of medication administration, nurse B put the patient at risk of a medication error, which could have caused a negative patient
During my clinical placement at Fremantle hospital, I ensured that I read and understood all policies and procedures of hospital. I also got myself familiarized with infection control and risk and safety guidelines so that I could follow them properly in need. I also come to know the importance of wearing personal protective clothing (PPE) in relation to different disease conditions. I also come to know that as a nursing student I am not allowed to check or administered schedule 4 and schedule 8 drugs and not even could hold the keys for locked cupboard. During my first week, I come across a patient who was on vancomycin-resistant enterococci (VRE) control precautions with episode of stroke and left sided weakness. In this case, prior going to patient’s room, the necessary PPE required was gown, gloves with mask and goggles as extra precautions if needed. I noticed one of the occupational therapist went to
It would not have been acceptable for the medical assisting extern to not wear gloves while cleaning the table. Gloves are needed to prevent contamination and the spread of infectious materials.
The patient is a female in her early twenties who came in the hospital due to sickle cell crisis. She was in grave pain especially in the joints. Her hemoglobin level was low so the Physician ordered 2 bags of packed red blood cells and pain meds Q4hrs. The patient explained many times that the dose the physician ordered was not sufficient and that she needed more help. The nurse promised to contact the physician and to inform her of the response. The fact is she never did and was called urgently hours after to calm her patient who was crying in agony and wanted to go home to be in pain. She screamed out that no one cared. Some nurses were even callus enough to say if she wanted to leave then hand her the relevant document and allow her to go.
The Company publishes "Modern Methods of Antiseptic Wound Treatment," which quickly becomes one of the standard teaching texts for antiseptic surgery. It helps spread the practice of sterile surgery in the U.S. and around the world.
In this essay the author will rationalize the relevance of professional, ethical and legal regulations in the practice of nursing. The author will discuss and analyze the chosen scenario and critically review the action taken in the expense of the patient and the care workers. In addition, the author will also evaluates the strength and limitations of the scenario in a broader issue with reasonable judgement supported by theories and principles of ethical and legal standards.
Central-line infections are common in intensive care units and due to their increased risk an exposure, they are life threatening and costly. Processes, for example, changing occlusive dressings, cleaning the site of insertion, as well as scrubbing the end caps before a nurse can access the line are some of the ways in which practitioners expose themselves to these infections. Since nurses working in the intensive care units are constantly exposed to the risk of central line infections, it is crucial to compare their practice of central line care to the best evidence-based practices available to ensure that patients and staff are protected from the infections.
The patient was transferred into my care via the Emergency Assessment Unit for Surgical Patients (EAUS). I was given handover by the charge nurse who has already pre-a...
Medical asepsis plays an integral role in infection control within a health care facility. It includes procedures used to decrease and prevent direct contact with blood or bodily fluids and emphasizes keeping the environment clean on a regular basis (Curchoe, Astle, & Hobbs, 2014). In order to achieve optimal health, individuals depend on practices and techniques that control and ultimately prevent the transmission of infection. These practices and techniques can help avoid the transmission of infections by creating an environment that protects both health care workers and patients from communicable diseases. Good hand hygiene has been stressed as the single most important measure to prevent cross-infection to patients in health care facilities
• Wearing a gown during procedures or regular patient care if contact with blood or body fluids is possible.
My nurse had a 21-year-old female patient who had developed an abscess under her left breast. It was drained, and the patient had an almost two to three-inch deep tunneling within her wound which was packed with a wet to dry dressing. I accompanied my nurse to help her with the dressing change. Patient’s mother was present in the room; however, we were unable to communicate with her due to a language barrier. Our patient was fluent in English and Spanish and hence she was our interpreter. She was going to be discharged later today and therefore my nurse wanted to educate the patient and the family regarding self-care. Before starting, my nurse explained to them the reason we were there for, and the steps involved in the dressing change. The patient was pushing my hand away and wanted us to stop as she was extremely sore at the sight. In response, my nurse was gentle, patient and empathized with her and stated that we will try to do it as fast as we can, and that deep breathing would help. She was communicating with the patient’s mother and wanted to teach her regarding the steps involved in dressing change so that it can be performed at home independently. She stressed the importance of hand washing to avoid any type of contamination that would lead to an infection. She was teaching this to the patient who further was translating the information to her mother.
I have learned and will practice that is very critical to know what hand washing technique and disinfection must be used before, during and after performance of every procedures, whether routine or surgical with specific routine and steps. I learned that CDC guidelines are implemented to control infection in medical and dental settings to prevent cross-contamination and are to be followed at any
I speak with disgust for people who show no care for patients whom they allow to walk around with soiled clothing while out in the dining area. The lack of good work ethics and morals may be evidence of their personality. This would be an act of no compassion or care for others. As a person with right morals, the proper way to promote human dignity is providing care for this patient. Caring is important when it comes to professionalism, especially in the health field. In the article: Bullying: The Antithesis of Caring Acknowledging the Dark Side of the Nursing Profession, pg. 766, it explains more about the connection of caring and the importance of the effects it has with a nurse-patient
Although the importance of aseptic technique has been continually reiterated, I have realised its substantial role in the perioperative environment. Aseptic technique refers to the practice of creating and maintaining a sterile environment used for sterile procedures (Laws, 2010a). This is incredibly important as repetitive minor breaches of the sterile environment is one of the major factors increasing the risk of surgical site infection (Harrop et al., 2012).