Labratory - Reservoir Flashcards
Hand hygiene
Performed using alcohol based hand rubs when no organic material
Five movements of hand hygiene
Wet hand wash when there is presence of organic material
Immediate effect
With correct mechanical technique there is immediate reduction to number of transient infectious agents
Cycle monitors record initial temperature at 121 for less than 15min
Unsatisfactory
The thermological indicator changes colour in the unsafe zone
Unsatisfactory
Biological indicator looks cloudy after incubation
Unsatisfactory
Markings on the autoclave tape change colour
Satisfactory
Cycle monitors record initial temperatures of at least 121
Satisfactory
No growth on the biological indicator at 37
Satisfactory