Understanding Reservoirs of Germs in Healthcare Environments

Reservoirs of germs in healthcare settings can be found in various places such as water, wet surfaces, dry surfaces, and medical devices. Understanding where germs thrive is crucial for infection control strategies in healthcare facilities. This session delves into the importance of recognizing potential reservoirs and implementing preventive measures to ensure patient safety.

• Healthcare
• Infection Control
• Germs
• Reservoirs
• Prevention

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1. Introduction to Reservoirs: Where Germs Live Session 2 Healthcare Environment Reservoirs

2. Welcome Agenda Welcome and Introductions Four Healthcare Environment Reservoirs Discussion Bringing It Together Conclusion Introduction to Reservoirs: Where Germs Live | Session 2: Healthcare Environment Reservoirs 2

3. Four Healthcare Environment Reservoirs Introduction to Reservoirs: Where Germs Live | Session 2: Healthcare Environment Reservoirs 3

4. Reservoirs in the Healthcare Environment Devices Dirt and Dust Water and Wet Surfaces Dry Surfaces Stethoscope Blood pressure cuff Endoscope Artificial hip Construction Maintenance Repair Renovation Bed rails Door handles Countertops Bed curtains Sinks and faucets Drains Ice machines Therapy pools Introduction to Reservoirs: Where Germs Live | Session 2: Healthcare Environment Reservoirs 4

5. Discussion Introduction to Reservoirs: Where Germs Live | Session 2: Healthcare Environment Reservoirs 5

6. Question Water and Wet Surfaces Dry Surfaces Devices Dirt and Dust Introduction to Reservoirs: Where Germs Live | Session 2: Healthcare Environment Reservoirs 6

7. Water and Wet Surfaces Reservoir Water is used in many ways in healthcare. Tap water is safe to drink, but it is not sterile. Water and wet surfaces can be good places for germs to grow. Pathways: Touch Splashes and sprays Breathing in Introduction to Reservoirs: Where Germs Live | Session 2: Healthcare Environment Reservoirs 7

8. Water and Wet Surfaces: Taking Action Introduction to Reservoirs: Where Germs Live | Session 2: Healthcare Environment Reservoirs 8

9. Dry Surfaces Reservoir Germs found on the body, in the air, and in stool can also be found on dry surfaces Includes high-touch surfaces: bed rails, door handles, light switches Pathways: Touch Breaking down or bypassing the body s defenses Introduction to Reservoirs: Where Germs Live | Session 2: Healthcare Environment Reservoirs 9

10. Dry Surfaces: Taking Action Introduction to Reservoirs: Where Germs Live | Session 2: Healthcare Environment Reservoirs 10

11. Dirt and Dust Reservoir Dirt, soil, and dust from both outdoors and indoors have germs in them that can be carried through the air. Germs in dirt and dust can harm certain patients. Pathways: Breathing in Touch Introduction to Reservoirs: Where Germs Live | Session 2: Healthcare Environment Reservoirs 11

12. Dirt and Dust: Taking Action Introduction to Reservoirs: Where Germs Live | Session 2: Healthcare Environment Reservoirs 12

13. Devices Reservoir Often in contact with multiple surfaces and people Used ona patient s body (stethoscope, blood pressure cuff) Used ina patient s body (IV needle, endoscope, artificial hip) Pathways: Breaking down or bypassing the body s defenses Touch Introduction to Reservoirs: Where Germs Live | Session 2: Healthcare Environment Reservoirs 13

14. Devices: Taking Action Introduction to Reservoirs: Where Germs Live | Session 2: Healthcare Environment Reservoirs 14

15. Bringing It Together Introduction to Reservoirs: Where Germs Live | Session 2: Healthcare Environment Reservoirs 15

16. Reflection Introduction to Reservoirs: Where Germs Live | Session 2: Healthcare Environment Reservoirs 16

17. Questions Introduction to Reservoirs: Where Germs Live | Session 2: Healthcare Environment Reservoirs 17

18. Conclusion Introduction to Reservoirs: Where Germs Live | Session 2: Healthcare Environment Reservoirs 18

19. Key Takeaways Reservoirs are the places on and in our bodies and in the environment where germs live. Germs frequently spread between and among these reservoirs. Four reservoirs in the healthcare environment that are important for infection control are water and wet surfaces; dry surfaces; dirt and dust; and devices. Understanding where germs live helps us recognize where there is risk for them to be spread and why infection control actions work to stop them from spreading and making people sick. Introduction to Reservoirs: Where Germs Live | Session 2: Healthcare Environment Reservoirs 19

20. How to Get Involved and Feedback Project Firstline on CDC.gov: https://www.cdc.gov/infection control/projectfirstline/index.html Project Firstline feedback form: https://www.cdc.gov/infecti oncontrol/pdf/projectfirstline /TTK-ParticipantFeedback- 508.pdf CDC s Project Firstline on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CDCProjectFirstline CDC s Project Firstline on Twitter: https://twitter.com/CDC_Firstline Placeholder for partners to add their own links Project Firstline Inside Infection Control on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLvrp9iOILTQZQG tDnSDGViKDdRtIc13VX To sign up for Project Firstline e-mails, click here: https://tools.cdc.gov/campaignproxyservice/subscriptio ns.aspx?topic_id=USCDC_2104 Introduction to Reservoirs: Where Germs Live | Session 2: Healthcare Environment Reservoirs 20