Ch f5 Flashcards
Soft skills toolbox
what is infection control
methods used to eliminate/reduce transmission of infectious organisms from one person to another
what is the difference between cleaning, sanitizing, disinfecting and sterilizing
cleaning -using soap, water or detergent and water to remove VISIBLE dirt. removing this eliminates things that get in the way of disinfecting.
sanitizing-chem process reducing # of disease causing germs on cleaned surfaces to safe level.
disinfecting- chem process for use with non porous items that uses products to destroy harmful organisms (bacteria, viruses and fungi) kills most bacteria, excluding spores, on surfaces.
Sterilizing- destroys all microbial life, usually with use of autoclave.
what do OSHA standards adress
issues relating to the handling, mixing, storing, and disposing of products.
what is transmission
process where pathogens move between people, how we get sick
what is the difference between direct transmission and indirect transmission
direct- touching, kissing, coughing
indirect- touching doorknobs, phones
what is the difference between respiratory droplet and airborne transmission
resp droplets are large particles and do not stay in the air for long (masks should protect you from these)
Airborne transmission - smaller, dryer products, hang in the air for longer. allowing pathogen to spread further.
how is an infection disease started
when pathogenic (harmful) organisms enter the body
what are bacterial spores capable of doing
producing a protective coating that allows them to withstand very harsh environments, thankfully this is rare.
at minimum, disinfectants used in salons must be:
- bacterial (capable of destroying bacteria)
- virucidal (capable of destroying viruses)
-fungicidal (capable of destroying fungi and mold)
when looking at a label for disinfection, what should you look for
a list of pathogens which it is effective against
should include HIV , HBV and MRSA)
how do you eliminate pathogens
hand washing, cleaning and disinfection
what are the 5 types of potentially harmful organisms
bacteria
viruses
fungi
parasites
biofilms
what are the two primary types of bacteria
pathogenic (most all bacteria)
and non pathogenic
what is the difference between pathogenic and nonpathogenic bacteria
pathogenic is more common and harmless that could perform useful functions. used to make yogurt, cheese, medicines. these help the body break down food, protect against infection and help immune system
non pathogenic- harmful microorganisms can cause disease/infection in humans when they invade the body.
where does bacteria multiply best in
warm, dark, damp or dirty enviorments
what is one of the most common bacteria that affect humans spread in salons
staphylococci most don’t make us ill. can be picked up on doorknobs and other surfaces.
what is MRSA
initially skin infection (pimples, rashes, boils) difficult to cure.
what disease is mainly found in pedi bowls
mycobacterium. large family of bacterial often found in soil and water.
what is a main difference from viruses and bacteria
virus can live and reproduce only by taking over other cells and becoming part of them, cannot be treated with antibiotics. hard to kill without harming host cell
bacteria can live and reproduce on their own. can be treated with antibiotics
what is a quat
quaternary ammonium compound
disinfectants that are very effective when used properly on nonporous surfaces
how should you go about diluting a disinfectant
always add disinfectant to water, not the other way around) to prevent foaming
what are chelting soaps
(chelting detergent) work to break down stubborn films and remove the residue of products (scrubs, salts, masks)
study page 135 for proper hand washing , exposure incident, employee injury,
