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What is Infection Control as a definition?
Methods used to eliminate/reduce the transmission of infectious organisms from one individual to another.
Who writes Laws?
Both federal and state legislators
What type of germs must all salon/spa and barbershops disinfect?
Bactericidal, Fungicidal and Viricidal
What is the BEST personal prevention a beauty professional can practice to keep themselves safe?
Wash their hands frequently
What are the five most common types of infectious diseases?
Bacteria, Virus's, Fungi, Parasites and Biofilms
What are the four types of Infection Control?
Cleaning, Sanitizing, Disinfection and Sterilization
Who determines how the law must be applied and writes the rules?
The Regulatory Agency
How many ounces of concentrate is added to 32oz of water to make a immersion solution of Barbicide?
2oz.
Most two common types of Parasites you would see in the beauty industry?
Head lice, Scabies
What is the contact time for immersion of tools in Barbicide?
10min.
Name two types of agencies we deal with when it comes to Infection Control in the beauty Industry?
Federal and State regulating agencies
Whose responsibility is it to keep up with the laws and rules of your State?
Your own!
What PPE needs to be worn when disinfecting implements?
Gloves and Safety Glasses
What is the definition of a Parasite?
An organism that grow, feed and shelter on or inside another organism (host) while contributing nothing to the survival of that organism.
What is the lowest level of Infection control?
Cleaning
Name two Federal Agencies?
OSHA and EPA
Can a beauty professional treat and recommend treatments for infections, diseases or abnormal conditions? If not who can?
No a beauty professional cannot, only a board certified/registered medical doctor can treat and recommend treatments. beauty professionals can only refer to a physician.
What would happen if we do not have proper infection control procedures in a salon?
The spread of infection would be so great it would be one big pool of germs and spread all kinds of bacteria, virus and fungi
What is the contact time for surface disinfectant of Barbicide wipes?
2 minutes.
What is the yellow "cleaning" agent we use to prep our tools for disinfection and Barbicide?
Ship Shape
Who exists to protect beauty professionals and their customer's health and safety during services
State Regulating Agencies
What are the modes of transmission?
Direct, Indirect and Airborne/Respiratory Droplet
What are some examples of a Virus?
Yellow fever, hepatitis, polio, measles, mumps, chickenpox, smallpox, rabies, SARS, flu, HIV and causes AIDS
What level of Infection Control kills ALL microbial life?
Sterilization
How to know a disinfectant will cover all areas we need in the salon/barbershop?
If it is EPA registered and a hospital grade disinfectant.