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