Check out these sample basket game questions
Check out these sample basket game questions
Community Health and Counseling Services in Bangor, ME, created an infection control game called "Pass the Basket." Here are a few questions the agency asked in the game:
Question: What is the OSHA [Occupational Health and Safety Administration in Washington, DC] Bloodborne Pathogens Standard?
Answer: It is the standard that organizations must follow if staff have a potential to be exposed to bloodborne pathogens. It requires organizations to provide, or to have accessible, an Exposure Control Plan, initial and annual training for employees at risk, hepatitis B vaccine at no cost to the employee (or evidence of employee declination), and personal protective equipment at no cost to the employee.
Question: Please explain what an occupational exposure incident is.
Answer: A specific eye, mouth, other mucous membrane, non-intact skin, or parenteral contact with potentially infectious materials while on the job.
Question: How do bloodborne diseases get transmitted?
Answer: Blood to blood (transfusions, infectious materials through needlestick, intravenous drug abuse), sexual intercourse, perinatally - from an infected mother to newborn.
Question: If someone has an occupational exposure to HIV, how long will it take for a blood test to become positive for HIV antibodies?
Answer: Two weeks to six months (median 12 weeks).
Question: How would you advise a client to dispose of sharp items after we discharge the patient?
Answer: This is a scenario based on our practice of advising people how to dispose of sharp items once they are discharged. We would expect a person to say they would instruct the client to use a heavy duty laundry detergent (plastic) container that has a screw top lid (which is further reinforced with tape). No see-through containers or glass.
Question: How would you explain universal precautions to your 10-year-old child?
Answer: "If you are on the playground and a friend gets hurt and starts to bleed, tell them you'll get help, but do not touch the blood with your bare hands."
Question: You have a face shield, gown, apron, and gloves on. Please show us how to remove those items without contaminating yourself.
Answer: (Demonstrate.)
Question: You are called to a neighbor's house because his wife thinks her husband may be having a heart attack. The man is conscious and able to speak. Will you need to use universal/ standard precautions?
Answer: This is one that sometimes confuses people. It clearly identifies the person is conscious and alert, therefore you probably would not wear gloves unless he lost consciousness.
Question: You are visiting a client with another staff person. Both of you are wearing gloves. When your co-worker removes her gloves, you notice she did so improperly. Show us the correct way to remove soiled gloves.
Answer: (Demonstrate using gloves covered with liquid dishwasher detergent; you don't want any of the people in the group to get splattered with the liquid detergent.)
Question: You are planning to transport a blood specimen to the lab when the family jumps up and startles you; you drop the sample and are left with broken glass and blood on the linoleum floor. Please describe how you will take care of the spill.
Answer: Apply heavy duty cleaning gloves; use mechanical means to gather up broken glass. Dispose of glass in a puncture-proof container. Use 1:10 bleach and water to clean spill (paper towels).
Question: You are drawing blood when the client suddenly moves, the needle comes out of the arm, and blood splashes onto your face. What will you do first? Follow this scenario through and go on to describe what else you will do.
Answer: Wash area thoroughly with soap and water, dry, call supervisor to report exposure, and complete post-exposure protocol according to agency policy.
Question: Are you required to have your blood tested for HBV and/or HIV after an exposure incident?
Answer: No, but it will be offered to you as part of the post-exposure medical follow-up.
Question: Since HIV/AIDS had come on the scene in the early 1980s, how many people have been occupationally exposed?
Answer: 52 (according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in Atlanta).
Freebie: Turn to one another and tell each how much you appreciate his/her dedication. n
SEPTEMBER
1-7: Labor Day Checklist of Health and Safety. The American College of Occupational and Environmental Medicine's Labor Day Checklist offers tips on improving health safety of workers and the workplace. A checklist package is available. Contact: Kay H. Coyne, Director, Public Relations, American College of Occupa tional and Environmental Medicine, 55 W. Seegers Road, Arlington Heights, IL 60005. Phone: (847) 228-6850, ext. 152; Fax: (847) 228-6856. E-mail: [email protected].
6-7: The Annual "Stars Across America!" Jerry Lewis MDA Labor Day Telethon. The telethon helps the Muscular Dystrophy Associa tion continue the fight against 40 neuromuscular diseases by generating funding for basic and applied research, comprehensive services for clients and their families, and far-reaching professional and public health education. Contact your local MDA office or call (800) 572-1717.
13-19: National Rehabilitation Awareness Celebration. The week promotes education about how rehabilitation helps restore people to independence and employment. It's sponsored by the National Rehabilitation Awareness Foundation. Contact: Bea Mott, Administration Assistant, Allied Services, National Rehabilitation Awareness Foundation, P.O. Box 1103, Scranton, PA 18501-1103. Phone: (717) 348-1498. Fax: (717) 348-1281.
14-20: 5-A-Day for Better Health Week. "Take the 5-a-Day Challenge: 5-a-day on the Go!" is the focus of a campaign to convince people to eat five servings of fruit and vegetables a day wherever they are. It's a collaborative effort between the National Cancer Institute and the Produce for Better Health Foundation. Contact: 5-a-Day for Better Health Program, Prevention and Control Extramural Research Branch, National Cancer Institute, Executive Plaza North, Suite 330, 6130 Executive Blvd., MSC 7346, Bethesda, MD 20892-8520. Phone: (301) 496-8520. Fax: (301) 402-0816.
21-25: National Allied Health Professions Week. The week recognizes about 2 million health care professionals who are part of the allied health work force. It's sponsored by the Association of Schools of Allied Health Profes sions, formerly the American Society of Allied Health Professions. Contact: Association of Schools of Allied Health Professions, 1730 M St. NW, Suite 500, Washington, DC 20036. Phone: (202) 293-4848.
1-30: National Cholesterol Education Month. Cholesterol information is available. Contact: The National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute Informa tion Center, P.O. Box 30105, Bethesda, MD 20824-0105. Phone: (301) 251-1222. Fax: (301) 251-1223.
1-30: National Healthcare Month. The week focuses on the importance of healthcare in our communities. It's sponsored by the American Hospital Association and the California Association of Hospitals and Health Systems. Contact: California Association of Hospitals and Health Systems, Distribution Center, P.O. Box 340100, Sacramento, CA 95834-0100. Phone: (916) 641-9670. Fax: (916) 646-6517.
1-30: Healthy Aging Month. The month focuses attention on the positive aspects of aging through activities such as public television airings of a special on healthy aging, a national letter writing contest, and local-level writing workshops. It's sponsored by the U.S. Postal Service. Contact: Educational Television Network Inc., P.O. Box 7536, Wilton, CT 06897. Phone: (203) 834-9888. Fax: (203) 762-0207.
OCTOBER
3-4: 1998 Alzheimer's Association Memory Walk. Alzheimer's Association chapters in about 200 communities across the nation will participate in a Memory Walk. Contact: Alzheimer's Association, 919 North Michigan Ave., 10th Floor, Chicago, IL 60611. Phone: (800) 272-3900.
3-7: National Association for Home Care (NAHC) 17th Annual Meeting & HOME CARExpo. Georgia World Congress Center, Atlanta, GA. Sounding hopeful with a theme of "Roadmap to the New Millennium," NAHC's 17th annual meeting brings leaders of the home care and hospice industries together to discuss creative solutions to today's challenging problems and to chart their course for the future. To find out how to register, contact NAHC at (202) 547-7424 or http://www.nahc.org.
4-6: Social Work '98: National Association of Social Workers Meeting of the Profession. This annual conference will feature skill-building seminars and workshops on topics related to the spectrum of social work practice settings. Contact: Conference Office, National Association of Social Workers, 750 First St. NE, Suite 700, Washington, DC 20002-4241. Phone: (800) 638-8799, ext. 295, or (202) 408-8600, ext. 295.
4-10: National Fire Prevention Week. Oct. 9 was the anniversary of the Chicago Fire of 1871. Contact: Public Affairs Division, National Fire Protection Association, Batterymarch Park, Quincy, MA 02269-9101. Phone: (617) 984-7275.
4-10: Health Careers Awareness Week. Contact: Missouri Hospital Association, P.O. Box 60, Jefferson City, MO 65102. Phone: (573) 893-3700. Fax: (573) 893-2809.
4-10: National Respiratory Care Week. Contact: Beth Binkley, American Association for Respiratory Care, 11030 Ables Lane, Dallas, TX 75229. Phone: (972) 243-2272.
18-25: National Infection Control Week. Initially proclaimed by President Ronald Reagan, the week is used to improve patient care, reduce the incidence of nosocomial infections, and minimize occupational hazards in the health care environment. Contact: Education Department, Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology Inc., 1016 16th St. NW, Washington, DC 20036. Phone: (202) 296-2742. Fax: (202) 296-2742. E-mail: [email protected].
19-23: National Health Education Week. This week is dedicated to promoting the knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors students need to grow into healthy adults. This one-week program has curricula for students in kindergarten through grade six. Contact: Lynne Whitt, Executive Vice President, National Center for Health Education, 72 Spring St., New York, NY 10012.
1-31: National Brain Injury Awareness Month. Nearly 2 million Americans sustain brain injuries each year, making this the leading cause of death and disability in children and young adults. This month is sponsored by the Brain Injury Associa tion with the purpose of encouraging acceptance of those with brain injury and to promote preventive measures. For an information kit, contact: Communications Coordinator, Public Affairs, Brain Injury Association, 1776 Massachu setts Ave. NW, Suite 100, Washington, DC 20036. Phone: (202) 296-6443. Fax: (202) 296-8850.
1-31: National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Celebrating its 12th year, this program focuses on educating women on early detection of breast cancer. Four years ago, President Clinton signed an official registration proclaiming Oct. 19 as National Mammography Day. For more details, contact: National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, c/o Foresight Communications, P.O. Box 3156, Chicago, IL 60654-3156.
1-31: Child Health Month. Prevention is the focus, and the slogan is "Solutions Before Problems." Child Health Month resource packets are mailed to pediatricians and health advocacy organizations. Contact: American Academy of Pediatrics, 141 Northwest Point Blvd., P.O. Box 927, Elk Grove Village, IL 60007. Phone: (847) 981-7871. Or leave your name and address on the message line at (847) 981-7134.
1-31: National Family Health Month. Special emphasis is given to encouraging individuals to take a closer look at their own and their family's total health and to discuss any concerns/questions with their family physicians. Contact: American Academy of Family Physicians at (800) 274-2237, ext. 4234.
1-31: Healthy Lung Month. This is the American Lung Association's educational campaign to promote preventative measures for better lung health. This year's focus is on influenza and pneumonia immunization, better indoor air quality, and asthma management. Contact: your local lung association or (800) LUNGUSA.
1-31: Liver Awareness Month. About 51,000 Americans die each year from liver disease, making it the seventh leading disease-related cause of death for those between the ages of 25 and 59. Contact: American Liver Foundation, 1425 Pompton Ave., Cedar Grove, NJ 07009. Phone: (800) 223-0179 or (201) 256-2550.
1-31: National Physical Therapy Month. Physical therapists, physical therapist assistants, and physical therapy students will host fun educational activities to celebrate the profession and educate the public about the benefits of physical therapy. Contact: American Physical Therapy Association, 1111 North Fairfax St., Alexandria, VA 22314. Phone: (703) 706-3218.
1-31: Talk about Prescriptions Month. This month is dedicated to improving communications between health care professionals and patients about prescription medicines to ensure their safe and appropriate use. Contact: National Council on Patient Information and Education, Talk About Prescriptions Month, 666 Eleventh St. NW, Suite 810, Washington, DC 20001-4542. Phone: (202) 347-6711. Fax: (202) 638-0773.
This calendar is provided by the Society for Healthcare Strategy and Market Development of the American Hospital Association. The organization, located at One North Franklin, 31st Floor, Chicago, IL 60606, sells an 89-page, "Health Observances & Recognition Days" calendar (Catalog No. C-166858) for $15 for AHA members and $20 for nonmembers. Call (800) 242-2626 for more information. n
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