Chapter 2- Infection Control Flashcards
Infection control
Efforts to prevent spread of diseases
3 infection control categories
Cleaning
Disinfecting
Sterilization
Cleaning
Remove dirt to prevent microbe growth
Does not kill
Requires scrubbing to loosen microbes
Occurs first
Disinfection
Destroy certain microbes (except bacterial spores) on nonporous surface
Comes second
Sterilization
All microbes killed
Comes last
Usually not applied to cosmetics
Costly, time consuming
Requires liquid sterilants and moist or dry heat
Antiseptic
Sanitizer product that can reduce microbes when applied to skin
Can’t replace washing, only after washing
Can’t be used to clean objects
Ventilation guidelines
Temperatures above 70 degrees
Supply air through vents and open doors and windows
Don’t let air contaminated with chemicals
Change filters
Insure fan is powerful enough to blow away chemical vapor or dust
OSHA Occupational Safety and Health Administrations
Enforces safety and health standards in the workplace
Requires employees to be informed of materials
Regulates safety data sheets
Product labeling
SDS
Safety Data Sheets
Provides key info on products
Efficacy
Ability to produce results
EPA
Environmental protection agency
Approves efficacy of products used for infection control
EPA registration number
Given to a product along with approval of efficacy claims on the label
EPA registered disinfectant
Control spread disease on surfaces nonporous
Also called broad spectrum disinfectant
OSHA blood borne Pathogens standard
Requires approved EPA hospital disinfectant when tools have come into contact with body fluids
EPA forms of salon disinfectant
Solutions
Wipes
Sprays
