Infection Control Flashcards
what 7 life skills are important for success in the beauty industry?
- well developed communication.
- decision making
- image building
- customer service
- self-actualization
- goal setting
- time management
beauty professionals should have a thorough understanding of life skills because of these 4 reasons:
- will lead to a more satisfying + productive beauty and wellness career
- beauty professionals work with many different types of clients- life skills help keep interactions positive
- ability to deal with difficult circumstances
- builds self-esteem, helps individuals achieve goals
life skills in actions: some of the most important to remember and practice include- (11)
- helpful and caring to others
- making good friends
- feeling good about yourself
- having a sense of humour
- maintaining a cooperative attitude
- approaching work with a strong sense of
responsibility - consistent in work
- adapting to different situations
- sticking to a goal and seeing job through
- mastering techniques to become more organized
- developing decision making skills
10 principles to success:
- build self esteem
- visualize success
- build on your strengths
- be kind to your self
- stay true to your self
- practice new behaviours
- keep your personal life separate from
work - keep your energy up
- respect others
- stay productive
3 bad habits that keep you from maintaining peak performance and why:
- procrastination - can cause a build up of tasks- lack of organization
- perfectionism- unhealthy compulsion
- lacking a game plan - lack of goals and plans can create dead end.
what is a mission statement? (2)
- establishes the purpose and values which an individual/institution lives and works.
- provides a sense of direction by defining guiding principles, goals, and how an organization operates
how is having a mission statement useful both now and in the future? (3)
- can become a sense of purpose for individuals on their journey to success
- can lead you in the right direction
-help you feel secure when things go of course
Goal setting:
identification of long-term and short-term Goal
Long Term Goals definition and 3 examples
- measured in larger increments- over 1 year
- owning a spa
- running a marathon
-buying a home
Short term goals definition and 3 examples , and what this can help us achieve
- measured in smaller increments of time- less than a year
- improving esthetic skills
- waking up earlier
-working out regularly
- short term goals can help achieve long term goals
13 ways to have more effective time-management
- prioritize tasks
- personalize your system - ex; create flexibility in schedule if you need it
- never take on more than you can handle - you are allowed to say no
- problem solving techniques saving frustration
- give yourself downtime 9 you lose time and energy while in a negative headspace- take deep breathes when you can’t leave situations)
- have some sort of physical organizer at all times
- make daily, weekly, and monthly schedules, and plan leisure time around obligations.
- identify times of day you have highest productivity and plan accordingly
- reward yourself to keep motivation
- do not neglect physical activity- stimulates clear thinking
- schedule at least one block of free time a day
- understand value of to-do lists - organization, time efficiency, and priorities
- make time management a habit
ethics definition
morals and principles by which we live and work. when your actions are respectful, courteous and helpful you are being ethical.
5 examples of ethical behaviour in the profession
- provide skilled and competent services
- be honest, courteous and sincere
- avoid sharing clients private matters with others
- participate in continuing education, staying up to date o new techniques, skills, and services
- give clients accurate information about treatments and products
professional ethics: you should embody the following 4 qualities (and how they apply)
- self care- to be helpful to other you need to take care of yourself
- integrity- align behaviour and actions to your values- don’t recommend something if its not necessary for the client, and vice versa
- discretion- do not share personal issues with the client and do not share their personal issues with others.
- communication- be aware of what you say and how you say it, as well as body language and facial expressions.
what is infection control?
methods used to eliminate transmission of infectious organisms from one individual to another
why is infection control important (2)
- to safeguard your health and health of your clients
- to prevent accidents and injuries in the workplace
cleaning definition (2)
- using soap and water to remove all visible debris, dirt and many disease-causing germs.
- also removes invisible debris that interferes with disinfection.
sanitizing definition
- chemical process for reducing number of disease-causing germs on cleaned surfaces to a safe level
disinfecting definition (2)
- chemical process for use with nonporous items that uses specific products to destroy harmful organisms including; bacteria, viruses, and fungi
-(not bacterial spores)
Sterilizing definition (2)
-process that destroys all micro bacterial life including spores
- generally with an autoclave
Infection definition
- the invasion of body tissue by disease causing pathogens
what are the modes of transmission(4)
- direct
-indirect - airborne
- respiratory droplet
direct transmission (3)
- transmission of pathogens through touching , kissing, coughing, sneezing, and talking.
- sickness, parasitic infections; warts
- disease spread through direct transmission cannot live for a long period of time without their host.
indirect transmission (3)
- contact with intermediate contaminated object; razor nippers, or environmental surface where pathogen reside
- surface has been contaminated ; pathogens will attempt to infect anyone that touches that surface , making a new host
-illness through this method includes; salmonella, ringworm, and MRSA
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airborne and respiratory droplets (3)
-both similar in that transmission occurs when pathogen living in our respiratory tract is expelled through cough, sneeze, or talking
-respiratory droplets; are large particles that do not remain suspended in the air for long– wearing mask helps
- airborne transmission; particles are smaller and dryer so they hang in the air longer allowing for pathogen to spread further
infectious diseases (2)
-caused by pathogenic organism that enter the body
-may or may not spread to another depending on the organism and mode of transmission
bacterial spores
bacteria capable of forming protective coating allowing them to withstand very harsh environments and shed coating when conditions are favourable
prevention of transmission
- cleaning and disinfection procedures designed to prevent spread of infection and disease
disinfectants in salons and spas must be: (3)
- Bactericidal: capable of destroying bacteria
- Virucidal: capable of destroying viruses
- fungicidal- capable of destroying molds and fungi
risk of infection can be reduced through: (4)
- proper hand washing, cleaning, and disinfection
- clean and disinfect tools and equipment after each service
- keep skin intact to reduce portals of entrance for bacteria (wearing gloves, and taking care of skin)
- be prepared to turn away clients showing signs of illness
5 types of harmful organisms
- bacteria
- viruses
- fungi
- parasites
- biofilms
bacteria (4)
- single celled organisms with plant and animal characteristics
- some are harmful
- can exist anywhere
-microscopic
2 primary types of bacteria
- pathogenic
2.nonpathogenic-
Nonpathogenic bacteria (4)
- harmless
- most bacteria .
- helps body break down food,
-protect against infection and
- stimulate immune system
Pathogenic Bacteria (2)
-harmful and can cause disease or infection
- must maintain strict cleaning and disinfecting to prevent spread of pathogenic bacteria
bacterial infection signs (4)
- inflammation
-pus
-local infection (pimple, abscess in particular part of body)
-systematic infection ( pathogen that has spread throughout body)
Virus (4)
- particle that infects and resides in cells of biological organism
- capable of replication by taking over a host cell
-cause common colds and respiratory & gastrointestinal infections
-can remain dormant for months to years following exposure , but most show within 10-14 days
- pandemics
difference between bacteria and viruses (2 each)
virus:
-can live and reproduce by taking over other cells and becoming part go them
-infections are hard to kill without damaging host cell in the process
bacteria:
-can live and reproduce on its own
- infections can be treated with specific antibiotics
virus prevention (3))
- vaccines
- along with vaccines; hand washing and disinfection
- stay home the ill until symptoms resolve past contagious
examples of blood borne viral diseases/infections (3)
-HPV
-hepatitis
-HIV/AIDS
fungi (3) and prevention
-single celled, growing in irregular masses
-molds, mildew, yeast
-can produce contagious diseases- ringworm
- turn client away if they show signs of fungal infections
Parasites (3) and prevention
-organisms that grow, feed and shelter on or inside organism (host)
-contribute nothing to survival
-need host to survive
-turn away client if signs of parasite
Internal Parasites
- found in food, plants, water
- by eating fish and meat not properly cooked
external parasites
-affects through skin
- ticks, lice, fleas and mites
Biofilm (4)
-colonies of microorganisms that adhere to surfaces.
-secrete a hard-to-penetrate coating that cements them together
- hard to penetrate with antiseptic, keeping body in inflammatory state
-resists bodes defence mechanisms
examples of biofilm (3)
-plaque on teeth
-algae
-slime In drains
prevention of biofilms (4)
-using infection control precautions
- cleaning
- disinfecting
-sterilization
2 steps of proper infection control
- cleaning
2.disinfecting
Step 1: cleaning- what are you dong? and how?(3)
- when you clean you are removing all visible dirt and debris
- using soap/detergent and warm water or a chemical cleaner
- scrubbing
step 1: cleaning - Why? (3)
- when properly cleaned, number of containments on surface are reduced
-removes all oils and residues that may interfere with disinfectant
-removes majority of pathogens reducing risk of infections spreading
3 ways to clean tools and implements
- washing with soap and warm water, scrubbing clean
- ultrasonic unit
- using chemical cleaner
step 2: Disinfecting- what it does (2)
- controls microorganisms on multi-use surfaces
-destroys most bacteria, fungi, and viruses on surfaces
step 2: disinfectant- what label should provide (2)
- EPA registration number
_ state specific organisms solution is effective against when used properly
Types of disinfectants (3)
- quats
- tuberculocidal disinfectants
- bleach
quats
- quaternary ammonium compound
- very effective on non-pourus surfaces
-submerge implements for 10 minutes
-remove, dried and stored in clean covered container
Tuberculocidal Disinfectants (3)
- kills bacterium that causes TB, and other pathogens
-hospital disinfectant
-phenolic: very high PH and can harm skin, eyes and environment as well as tools and implements
Bleach
- always follow directions
-dispose mixes daily
- damaging to lungs
- corrosive to tools and implements
PREempt wipes how to use (3)
- wipe surface (any visible dirt/debris)
- wait 3 minutes to kill bacteria and fungi
- leave to air dry
what are PREempt wipes used for?
- hard surfaces and furniture
PREempt RTU steps (3)
- thoroughly wet surface with RTU AFTER removing any visible dirt/debris
- allow surface to remain wet for 3 minutes to kill Viruses, Bacteria and Fungi
- leave to air dry
what infectious agents/harmful organisms does PREempt RTU destroy? (3)
-bacteria
- viruses
- fungi
what infectious agents/harmful organisms does PREempt wipes destroy? (2)
- bacteria
-fungi
where can PREempt RTU be used?
- hard surfaces and furniture
PREempt CS20 steps (4)
- clean tools using water and detergent. rinse and dry thoroughly
- fill soaker: pour into soaking tray, do not dilute
- soak and reuse: fully immerse tools for 20 minutes. reuse solution up to 14 days
4.rinse, dry, store: rinse tools with water and dry using clean cloth or disposable towel. store in clean container marked “disinfected”
how long can you reuse PREempt CS20
-14 days
-sooner if test strips indicate
what is PREempt CS20 used for?
-tool disinfection
