Infection Control Flashcards
Chain of Infection
Cyclical process:
Microorganism
Reservoir/Source
Port of Exit
Modes of Transport
Port of Entry
Susceptible Host
Mode of Transport
Direct transmission = contact, airborne, droplet
Indirect transmission = vectors, fomites, food, or water
Where can we make a difference?
Port of ext, modes of transport, and port of entry
Infection Control
Infection prevention and control (IPC) is a practical, evidence-based approach preventing patients and health workers from being harmed by avoidable infections.
Defective IPC causes harm and can kill.
-without effective IPC it is impossible to achieve quality health care delivery.
Hand Hygiene
Reduce transmission
Breaks the chain of infection
Protects vulnerable populations
Prevents outbreaks
Reduces antibiotic resistance
Professional responsibility
Alcohol Based Sanitizer
When soap and water are not available, use a hand sanitizer with least 60% alcohol.
Apply the sanitizer to the palm of one hand, rub your hands together, covering all surfaces, and continue rubbing until hands are dry.
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Includes gloves, gowns, masks, face shields
Steps to Donning of PPE
Hand hygiene, gown, mask, eye protection, gloves
Steps to Doffing of PPE
Gloves, hand hygiene, gown, hand hygiene, eye protection, hand hygiene, mask, hand hygiene
Environmental Cleaning and Disinfection
Cleaning = the physical removal of dirt, organic matter, and some microorganism from surfaces.
Cleaning involves using water, detergent, or soap to remove visible contaminants, but it does not necessarily kill germs.
Disinfection involves using chemical agents to kill or inactive microorganisms on surfaces after cleaning.
Principles of Disinfecting
1) Surface compatibility
2) Contact time
3) Concentration
4) Full coverage
5) Clean then disinfect
6) Appropriate disinfectant
7) Regularity
Supplies Needed for Gym/Rehab Settings
Liquid or foam hand-soap
Disposable paper towel
Alcohol based hand sanitizer
Disinfectants
Gloves
Masks
