MODULE 8 - UNIT 2 Flashcards
the basic standard of infection control
universal precautions
the underlying principle is to assume that all patients and staff are
potentially infected
is intended to prevent transmission of infection from patient to staff, staff to patient, patient to patient, staff to staff
universal precautions
all hospitals & other appropriate health care facilities shall establish a
HIV/AIDS Core Teams
It is a multi-disciplinary group of health workers with policy-making, implementing, coordinating, assessing, training, research and other project development functions on matters related to the diagnosis, management and care of HIV/AIDS patients and the prevention and control of HIV/AIDS infection
in the hospital.
HIV/ AIDS Core Teams
HACT shall be composed of how many members
5-7
HACT members may include:
doctors
nurses
medical social workers
medical technologists
legacy and donation are executed in accordance w/ sections 3 & 4 of what RA
RA 7170 (Organ Donation Act of 1991)
for individuals 15-17yrs of age, consent from parent/guardian
is no longer required
any person aged below 15 who is pregnant or engaged in high-risk behavior needs
assistance of social worker or health worker
consent to voluntary testing shall be obtained from the child’s parent/ legal guardian if the person is
below 15yrs or mentally incapacitated
refers to HIV testing imposed upon an individual
characterized by lack of consent, use of force or intimidation, the use of testing as a prerequisite for employment or other purposes, and other circumstances when
informed choice is absent
compulsory testing
compulsory HIV testing shall not be imposed as precondition for the gf:
employment
right to travel
admission to an educational institution
when it is necessary to test a person who is charged with any of offenses under
Revised Penal Code
Anti-Rape Law of 1997
Pre-test counseling and post-test counseling bg shall be done by:
HIV and AIDS Council
Licensed Social Worker
Licensed Health Service Provider