Infection Control Intro
a traditional model stating infectious diseases result from the interaction of agent
What is the chain of infection
small living bodies that are not visible to the naked eye
aka
microbes
What are microrganisms?
where infectious agents live and grow
What is a resevoir?
caused by a microorganism, or pathogen, entering the human body from the outside environment
What is an infection?
primary way to prevent infections from spreading, breakes the chain of infection
(not handwashing)
What is asepsis or medical asepsis?
The length of time that one must scrub in a hand washing
What is 20 seconds
bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites
What are the four types of pathogens?
an object that can indirectly transmit disease, such as food, water, blood, and surfaces
What is (mode of transmission)
infectious disease that can be transmitted from one person to another person
What is a communicable disease?
an environment that is free from all microorganisms and spores
commonly found in operating rooms
used in medical procedures
What is a sterile field?
lead physician in the fight against covid, immunologist, affiliated with the National Institute of Health and the Centers for Disease Control
Dr. Anthony S. Fauci
helpful microorganisms- found in things like cheese
What are non-pathogens?
how the chain of infection starts
causes disease/infection
also known as a pathogen
What is a causative agent?
acquired by a person while in a healthcare setting
increases healthcare costs
can increase mortality rates
What are nosocomial infections or health care associated infections HAI's?
cleaning
disinfecting
sterilizing
What are the three levels of medical asepsis?
a professional that works to ensure policies, practice and procedures around infection control are up to regulation
Who are Infection Control Specialist, or Infection Preventionist?
microorganisms capable of causing disease in a human host
What are pathogens?
where/how pathogens enter a new resevoir
What is the portal of entry?
type of infections that occur when the body's defenses or immune system is weak
What is an opportunistic infection?
the number one way to prevent the spread of disease by healthcare workers
What is proper handwashing?
a set of practices and procedures that prevent or stop the spread of infection in healthcare settings.
What is infection control?
1. produced by bacteria
2. preserve genetic material and help bacteria survive harsh environments
3. Make bacterial conditions harder to treat- think C DIFF
What are spores?
touching
kissing
What is contact/direct contact?
caused by microorganisms already present in the human body
What is an endogenous infection?
a type of surgical asepsis that kills all microorganisms, including viruses and spores
What is sterilization?