Infection control Flashcards
What can non compliance of infection control lead to?
outbreak
What is the single most important means of preventing disease?
hand washing
Where should blood products be disposed?
in biohazard bags and autoclaved
Where should needles and other sharps be disposed?
into a sharps container and incinerated
Where should infectious organisms be handled?
inside the bio-safety cabinets which are equipped with a laminar flow, HEPA filter and an UV light for safety reasons
What should patients wear for protection?
protective scrubs, masks and gloves
What is a level III biosafety facility?
Organisms such as Mycobacterium tuberculosis, Bacillus anthracis and Yersinia pestis should be exclusively handled inside the facility called a bio-safety level III facility.
What is mandatory wear in a level III biosafety facility?
scrubs, gloves and masks to work in this facility
fit testing for some mask wearers
What should equipment be cleaned with before sterilization?
cleaned with disinfectants
