LAB SAFETY Flashcards
Must be readily available in the laboratory
Safety Procedures Manuals
Safety Procedure Manual is updated and reviewed ______ by ________.
Annually // Laboratory Director
Who mandated the Safety Procedure Manual?
OSHA // CDC
Who provides the guidelines for writing the procedures and policies?
Clinical Laboratory Standard Institute
Infectious Agents in the Chain of Infection (4)
- Bacteria
- Fungi
- Virus
- Parasite
Reservoir in the Chain of Infection (5)
- Humans
- Animals
- Insects
- Fomites
- Body Fluids
Portal of Exit in Chain of Infection (4)
- Nose
- Mucous Membranes
- Mouth
- Specimen Collection
Mode of transmission in Chain of Infection (5)
- Direct Contact
- Airborne
- Contact
- Vehicle
- Vector
Portal of Entry in the Chain of Infection (5)
- Nose
- Mouth
- Mucous Membranes
- Skin
- Unsterile Equipment
Portal of Entry in the Chain of Infection (5)
- Nose
- Mouth
- Mucous Membranes
- Skin
- Unsterile Equipment
Susceptible Host in the Chain of Infection (5)
- Patients
- Elderly
- Newborn
- Immunocompromised
- Healthcare workers
Break the link of Reservoir (2)
- Disinfection
- Hand Hygiene
Break the link of Reservoir (2)
- Disinfection
- Hand Hygiene
Break the link for Portal of Exit (4)
- Sealed Biohazardous Containers
- Sealed Specimen Containers
- Hand Hygiene
- Standard Precautions
Break the link for Means of Transmission (4)
- Hand Hygiene
- Standard Precautions
- PPE
- Patient Isolation
Break the Link for Portal of Entry (4)
- Hand Hygiene
- Standard Precautions
- PPE
- Sterile Equipment
Break the link for Susceptible Host (4)
- Immunization
- Patient Isolation
- Nursery Precautions
- Healthy Lifestyle