Infection Control
What are methods used to eliminated the spread/transmission of germs from one person to another?
Infection Control
What are the two federal agencies
OSHA
EPA
Define disease
Abnormal condition of all or parts of the body its systems and organs. makes the body incapable of carrying on normal functions
disease can be caused by germs, genetics, lifestyle choices, or problems within the body itself. It usually has signs or symptoms that affect a person’s health.
Name the 5 pathogens
Bacteria
Virus
Fungi
Parasites
Biofilms
Destroys all microbial life including spores
Sterilization
Decontamination
Set guidelines for the manufacture, sale, and use of equipment and ingredients
Define infection
Invasion of body tissues by disease causing pathogens.
The invasion and growth of harmful germs (such as bacteria, viruses, fungi, or parasites) in the body that can cause illness.
An infection is when harmful germs enter the body, grow, and cause illness.
What are microorganisms
Microscopic or submicroscopic organisms
How do you gain the true benefits of washing hands with antibacterial soap?
By Creating friction with soap and bubbles removes germs from skins surface.
Define cleaning
The mechanical process using soap, water and detergent to remove all visible dirt, debris, and disease causing germs
Responsibility of state agencies and examples
Regulate licensing, enforce my and conduct in a workspace
state board, commissions, health department
What is the difference between a disease and infection?
Infection: Occurs when harmful germs (bacteria, viruses, fungi, or parasites) enter and multiply in the body.
Disease: A condition that causes the body or mind to function improperly and produces signs or symptoms
Replicates only by taking over the host cell
Virus
What are antiseptics? And an example?
Chemical germicides formulated for use in skin and are registered by the FDA
High volume of alcohol
Ex. Alcohol
what are the two main steps used by Beauty professionals in SC?
What is not required?
Cleaning and disinfecting
Sterilizing isn’t required
Who writes laws?
Laws are written by federal and state legislatures to determine scope of practice.
2 modes of transmission and their definitions and 2 examples
Direct transmission- common for getting sick, transmission of pathogens through touching, kissing, coughing, sneezing and talking.
Ex. Parasitic infections, warts, cold, flu
indirect Transmission- transmission through an contaminated object such as razors, extractors, surface
Ex. Doorknobs, phones, food prep, your implementsWhat are the two highly contagious viruses
HPV and HSV
Define QUATS,
Timeframe for implements
a layperson’s term or a product marketing term, preferring cleaning todescribe the step before disinfecting.
Sanitizing
What do rules establish?
Rules are more specific than laws.
Establish specific standards of conduct
Can be changed or updated frequently.
What is disinfection not effective against?
And its definition
Bacterial Spores - bacteria capable of producing a protective coating that withstands harsh environments and shed when conditions are favorable.
are a dormant (sleeping) survive harsh conditions such as heat, drying, chemicals, and lack of nutrients.
Simple definition:
A bacterial spore is a protective shell that some bacteria form to stay alive when conditions are unfavorable.
What does Biofilms do to the body?
Keri’s body in chronic inflammatory state that is painful and inhibits healing.
What bleach only disinfects
Chlorine Bleach