physical environment Flashcards
what are some additional examples of practices that reduce the growth and spread of microorganisms
changing linens daily
cleaning floors and beside stands
separating clean from contaminated materials
do not place items even soiled laundry on the floor
do not shake linens
clean least soiled area first
use plastic bags for moist/soiled items
place all laboratory specimens into a biohazard containers; or bags for
transport or disposal
pour any liquids used for client directly into drain
empty body fluids at water level of toilet
why should you not place any items even laundry onto the floor
floor is grossly contaminated
why should you not shake linens
microorganisms can spread in the air; keep soiled items from touching clothing
why should you clean the least soiled area first
prevent moving more contaminants
into the cleaner areas
why should you place moist/soiled items into plastic bags
prevent further contamination of items or of individuals handling the soiled items.
Put all soiled items directly into the appropriate
receptacle to avoid handling soiled items more than once
why should you pour any liquids that was used for a client directly down the drain
to avoid splattering to prevent spreading droplets
why should you empty body fluids at water level of toilet
to avoid splashing
