Keep it clean!
The process of destroying pathogens or rendering them inactive on a surface or instruments.
Disinfection
The cleaning process that reduces the number of microorganisms to a safe
level.
sanitization
How are instruments treated if sanitization can not occur directly after use
immediately rinsed under cold water and placed in a detergent solution
Signed into law in November 2000, which requires the institution of safety
measures in workplaces where there is an occupational exposure to blood or
other potentially infectious materials.
Needle Safety and Prevention Act
Tasks that do not require any possible exposure to potential infectious agents
Category III
What is the goal of surgical asepsis
to eliminate microorganisms from entering the body
What type of sanitization is used for very delicate instruments
Ultrasonic
Materials that present a potential or actual risk to the health of humans, animals, or the environment.
Biohazard Waste
Transmission through direct and indirect touching; using proper PPE such as gloves and gown, washing hands before and after working with the patient, and disinfecting the exam room are all precautions that should be taken.
Contact precautions
When should all PPE and instruments used be sterile
During procedures such as invasive procedures, wound care, endoscopies, and insertion of urinary catheters
What is “surgical asepsis” and when is it used
the complete removal of all microorganisms and must be used during invasive procedures
How do you avoid cross contamination of equipment
Keep the work area separated into dirty and clean areas
Gear worn when there is a chance of coming in contact with blood or body fluids.
PPE
Transmission by infectious agents floating in the air, which can expose anyone around the patient; allow the patient to enter the facility by a different route, place the patient in an isolation room, have the patient place a face mask on, and have the health care working use appropriate PPE such as mask, gloves, and gown.
Airborne precautions
Agency that creates regulations that employers must follow for employees to remain safe while working.
OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration)
What is another term for Medical Asepsis
clean technique
What must always be worn during the sanitization process
Gloves
a cheap, yet effective, disinfection solution commonly used in a healthcare setting.
1:10 bleach solution
Employers are required to update their exposure control plan __________ to align with changes that help reduce the potential for exposure.
annually
Tasks that do not usually involve chance of exposure, such as CPR; precautions must still be taken
Category II
the state of being free from disease-causing microorganisms
Asepsis
What does “infection control” include
ensuring that the equipment and supplies used in the clinical setting are free from
disease-causing microorganisms, which also helps protect the patient and the
employee
the process of destroying pathogens or rendering them inactive on surfaces and
items, such as countertops and surgical instruments
disinfection
Transmission by contact of secretions and usually occurs when an infected person coughs or sneezes; get the patient to an exam room as quickly as possible, have the patient put on a face mask, and have the health care professional use appropriate PPE such as mask and gloves.
Droplet precautions
Tasks that have a chance of body fluids or blood spilling or splashing, or tasks that can cause exposure to blood or body fluids such as a minor surgical procedure
Category I