Infection control
freedom from danger, risks and injury
safety
Commonly referred to as microbes or germs
microorganisms
place where growth of the microbes grow. They stay here until there is a way they escape.
Reservoir
Treating all blood and body fluids like they are contaminated
standard precautions
Records of all chemicals handled at the facility. These are required by OSHA according to its standard called the Occupational Exposure to Hazardous Chemicals Standard
Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS)
microorganisms that cause disease
pathogen
how it enters the body. same way that they exit can be common ways that they enter the host
portal of entry
What does PPE stand for?
Personal Protective Equipment
An agency of the U.S. Department of Health and Human services. A system that monitors and prevents the outbreak of diseases. IT also guards against international disease transmission an; maintains national health statistics, provides immunization services and supports research into disease, injury and accident prevention.
CDC
solutions applied directly to the skin to inhibit or kill microorganisms. Example: betadine and alcohol.
Antiseptics
way in which the pathogen travels. direct contact, airborne
Mode of transmission
Maintain a clean environment to reduce the number of microorganisms. Using PPE but not sterile materials
Medical Asepsis ("Clean Technique")
conducts research and makes recommendations for prevention of work-related disease and injury. This is part of the CDC
National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)
use of strong chemicals such as bleach to kill many pathogens. Mainly used on objects, not skin due to irritation.
disinfection
host becomes infected if large number of microbes are present, and host must be susceptible to the pathogen. *Some may have immunity to the pathogen, meaning they cannot contract the disease or infection.
Susceptible host
to remain sterile, only sterile objects can touch other sterile items. If clean item comes in contact then it is no longer sterile
This takes practice and skills to maintain a sterile field
Certain procedures require sterile technique
Surgical Asepsis ("Sterile Technique")
An agency that is charged with overseeing safety in the workplace. They enact and enforce workplace safety and health standards intended to prevent occupational injuries and illnesses among worker in the united states.
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
Best way to kill all microbes and their spores. Common way is an autoclave
sterilization
microbes are harmless when residing on skin and in small numbers. Once they multiply they become infected
infectious agent
Donning PPE
Assemble all items needed
Remove rings, bracelets, watch
Wash your hands
Put on face mask and goggles
Put on gown
Put on gloves. Remember to pull gloves up over the cuffs of the gown
Provide care to patient