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Module-3-ppt-Disaster-Nsg (1)

Introduction

  • "You are the Goose that lays the Golden Eggs"

  • Welcome message

Prayer

  • Opening prayer for the session

Disaster Nursing

  • Overview of professional skills required in disaster nursing.

  • Importantly provides a visual representation for understanding.

Safety and Infection Control Measures

  • Key Practices:

    • Perform hand hygiene.

    • Use personal protective equipment (PPE) if exposure to bodily fluids is expected.

    • Disinfect client equipment.

    • Follow safe injection practices: one needle, one syringe, one time (Standard Precautions).

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

  • Types of PPE:

    • Level A: SCBA and fully encapsulating, vapor-tight, chemical-resistant suit.

    • Level B: Air-purifying respirator, chemical-resistant coverall, gloves, and boots.

    • Level C: Respiratory protection, lesser skin and eye protection.

    • Level D: Typical work uniform for nuisance contamination; protects against splash only.

Levels of PPE Usage

  • Most Common Use:

    • Level C PPE is adequate for average patient exposure in hospitals.

    • Level D not adequate for highly contaminated patients.

Standard Precautions

  • Applicable to all clients:

    • Perform hand hygiene before and after client care.

    • Wear gloves when in contact with body fluids or broken skin;

    • Additional PPE as needed for splash risks.

Infection Control Classifications

  • Contact Precautions:

    • Used for infections like MRSA, VRE, conjunctivitis.

    • Requires gloves and gowns; may involve dedicated equipment.

  • Droplet Precautions (MR. DRIPS):

    • Diseases spread by droplets >5 μm within 3 ft of client.

    • Requires mask and private room or cohort with similar infected patients.

    • Examples include RSV, Influenza, Pertussis.

  • Airborne Precautions (My Chicken Has TB):

    • Diseases spread by droplets <5 μm.

    • Requires N95 respirator, private room with negative pressure.

    • Examples include Tuberculosis, Measles, Chickenpox.

Multi-Precautionary Systems

  • Some diseases require multiple precautions:

    • Example: RSV = Contact + Droplet

    • Example: COVID-19 = Contact + Airborne + Eye protection

Hand Hygiene and Infection Control

  • Standard Practice for All Clients:

    • Hand hygiene and gloves.

    • Proper doffing techniques for PPE.

Emergency Response Protocols

  • First Aid:

    • Assess scene, check responsiveness, call for help, control bleeding, immobilize injuries.

    • Provide comfort and monitor vital signs.

  • CPR Process:

    • Steps for CPR in case of unconscious victim and no pulse.

    • Importance of chest compressions.

    • CPR cycles of 30 compressions and 2 breaths.

Ergonomic Principles in Nursing

  • Lifting Techniques:

    • Bend knees, keep weight centered, do not twist back.

    • Proper posture for computer use.

Managing Injuries and Fractures

  • RICE Protocol: (Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation)

    • Important for managing sprains and strains.

    • Understanding signs of fractures.

    • Assess vascular and neurological function after injury.

Waste Management in Nursing

  • Types of Waste:

    • Medical Waste: Dispose according to facility protocol.

    • Infectious Waste: Sharps, bodily fluids, wound dressings.

    • Hazardous Waste: Medications, chemotherapy waste.

    • Radioactive Waste: Handled by certified disposal teams.

Quiz Section

  • Contains knowledge check questions focusing on standard precautions and infection control measures.

References

  • Cited important nursing textbooks and reputable sources from the CDC for infection control guidelines.