Page 61 - policy and procedure infection control

Policies and Procedures on Infection Control

Causes of Contamination Preventive Measures
Unsafe storage and 1. Keep prepared formula at suitable temperature until ready
transportation for use. Freshly prepared formula is a better option.
Even low-level contamination
can grow logarithmically in 2. Cover, label and refrigerate unused, opened and
reconstituted formula. Discard after 48 hours if unused.
nutrient-rich solutions at
warm temperatures. 3. Do not allow refrigerated formulas to sit at room
temperature for more than 20 minutes before feeding.
4. Do not freeze or over heat the formula.
5. Do not reheat with microwave oven.

Reuse of feeding sets 1. Prolong use of feeding systems causes significant
contamination.
2. Discard feeding sets and containers according to
instructions.

Touch contamination 1. Practice hand hygiene before handling feeding systems.
during setup and cross (Using clean, disposable gloves may be beneficial)
infection in hospitals
occurs mainly via hand. 2. Avoid touching any portion of the feeding system that will
come into contact with formula. (E.g., the container
feeding port, piercing pin on the feeding set).
3. Reduce handling by using pre-filled containers.
4. Reduce the number of times that a delivery system must
be disconnected.
5. Use clean technique when refilling or changing feeding
containers.
6. Assemble feeding systems on a clean, dry, disinfected
surface (not on the patient’s bed)

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