Infection Control
the primary purpose of infection control in cosmetology
What is To protect the public’s health, safety, and welfare.
in the context of infection control "contaminated" means
Having actual or potential contact with microorganisms
How often must common work areas and equipment be cleaned?
At a minimum, daily.
An item intended for only one client service.
What is a single-use item?
What is required for hand sanitation prior to any service?
Hands must be cleaned with running water and soap
the types of microorganism that infection control practices aim to control.
Bacteria, viruses, fungi.
A chemical that destroys disease-causing pathogens but may not kill bacterial spores.
what is disinfectant
What must be done to non-porous items before they are used on multiple clients?
they must be cleaned and disinfected.
Can single-use items be stored for future use?
No, they must be disposed of after each use.
What must be provided at all nail stations for client use before a service?
Hand sanitizer.
the difference between cleaning and disinfecting
the difference between cleaning and disinfecting
An item intended to be used on multiple clients after proper cleaning and disinfectio
what is a multi-use item
What type of items must be disinfected according to the manufacturer's instructions
all electrical items
What must be done with any item that cannot be properly cleaned and disinfected?
It must be disposed of after each single use.
How should linens be treated between client uses?
They must be washed
licensees must not do if a client has a visible communicable disease?
They must not perform a service
reduces the number of bacterial contaminants to safe levels on human skin
what is a sanitizer
What type of items must be disinfected according to the manufacturer's instructions
Prior to any service to the public.
Where must single-use items be stored?
In a clean, covered container marked “clean” or in their original packaging.
hat must be done with contaminated creams or cosmetics?
They must be immediately discarded.
Practices used to prevent the transmission of communicable diseases, including blood-borne pathogens.
What are standard precautions in infection control?
a material that has no pores and does not allow liquids to be absorbed
what is non-porous
When is hand sanitizer not an appropriate method of cleaning hands
what is after bathroom use
What is prohibited regarding clients bringing their own single-use items?
Clients may not bring back single-use items for use in the salon.
Disinfected tools that are ready to be used on the next client should be stored where?
In a closed container that is marked clean, disinfected, or ready for use