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1
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The 2014 ebola epidemic is the _______ in history.

A

largest!!!!

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2
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Where is the largest ebola treatment facility in the country?

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Monrovia, Liberia

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3
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What was the most important factor in the spread of ebola? ALSO how long do antibodies last if you survive an ebola infection?

A

Every body fluid is contagious…..10years

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4
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_______ is so contagious that if one person has it, 90 percent of the people close to that person who are not vaccinated will also become infected, according to the Centers for Disease Control.

A

Measles

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5
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What has happened to measles in 2014 compared to 2013?

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The amount of cases has TRIPLED

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6
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Germs and Viruses: Live practically everywhere!…Encounter ~ ______ germs every year…. ____ % are potentially dangerous if you have normal immunity

A

60,000…..1-2%

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7
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What is the best defense against the COMMON places we find germs every day?…CDC reports “handwashing with ____ and water is sufficient for the general population.”

A

SOAP!

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8
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___ Swipes are the Charm for Ridding Surfaces of Bacteria

A

3

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9
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A study published in the November Pediatrics journal found that pediatricians alone write more than _______ unnecessary antibiotic prescriptions every year.

A

10 million

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10
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Medicaltechnicianwho infected dozens with _______ sentenced to 39 years.

A

hepatitis C

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11
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“Mobile phones harbor 18 times more bacteria than a what?”

A

flush handle in a typical men’s restroom

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12
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What action greatly reduced hospital acquired infections?

A

Brushing pt teeth!

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13
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What is the name of the only new antibiotic developed in the last 30 years? What 3 bugs does it kill?

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Tei-x-o-bactin…C. Diff, Staph, and Anthrax

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14
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What % of Americans infected with Hep C are UNAWARE?

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70 freggin %

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15
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What REFERS TO A COMPREHENSIVE AND SYSTEMATIC PROGRAM THAT, WHEN APPLIED, PREVENTS THE TRANSMISSION OF INFECTIOUS AGENTS AMONG PERSONS WHO ARE IN DIRECT OR INDIRECT CONTACT WITH THE HEALTHCARE ENVIRONMENT?

A

Infection Control

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16
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INFECTION CONTROL IS BASED ON THE PREMISE THAT TRANSMISSION OCCURS WHEN AN INFECTIOUS AGENT HAS A _________ TO A SUSCEPTIBLE HOST.

A

PORTAL OF ENTRY

17
Q

MAJOR CONCEPT:::::WHAT IS THE CHAIN OF INFECTION??!?!?!

A

Portal of Entry–>Susceptible Host–>Infectious Agent–>Reservoir–>Portal of Exit–>Mode of Transmission–>back to Portal of Entry!

18
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What is a degree of care an ordinary, reasonable, and prudent person would exercise in given circumstances. Used as a test of liability in cases of negligence, this standard is not applied uniformly on all persons because varying degrees of reasonableness may be expected from a minor (infant), an unskilled person, or a professional such as a doctor.

A

Standard of Care

19
Q

What was the major event that initiated infection control standards in the 1980’s?

A

AIDS

20
Q

Who is Ryan White? Who is Kimberly Bergalis?

A

Ryan White-first AIDS victim from a healthcare transmission(blood transfusion)…..Kimberly Bergalis-first AIDS victim from a dental transmission (oral surgery-Dr.Acer)

21
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What are the three major routes of HIV transmission?

A

1.Sex 2.Drugs 3.Mom to baby

22
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What is the most common HIV oral manifestation?

A

Cadidiasis

23
Q

Who is more affected by HIV/AIDS male or female in Arizona?

A

Male 91%

24
Q

Do you treat someone with active TB in the Dental Clinic?

A

NO

25
Q

Dental infection controls have MAINLY been hampered by Poor understanding of the relationship between ________ & ________.

A

oral health & general health

26
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What are the 4 principles of infection control?

A

1.Take action to STAY HEALTHY 2.Avoid Contact with Blood 3. Limit the Spread of Blood 4.Make OBJECTS safe for use

27
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Which principle of infection control? Protect yourself with immunizations, Eat well, don’t smoke, exercise, etc., Wash your hands often and well., Know your health status., Have certain lab tests when appropriate.

A

Take Action to Stay Healthy

28
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Which principle of Infection Control? Wear protective coverings such as gloves. masks, glasses or face shields and uniforms to cover clothes. Avoid injuries. Handle sharps with care. Treat injuries properly and rapidly. Have a policy for handling injuries

A

Avoid Contact with Blood

29
Q

Which principle of infection control? Set up the operatory before treatment and minimize splash and splatter.
Cover surfaces that can not be decontaminated easily.
Handle and dispose of waste, soiled linens and used supplies properly.

A

Limit the spread of blood

30
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Which principle of infection control? Know how decontamination processes differ. Chose the correct way to decontaminate. Check to be sure you have done it right.

A

Make Objects safe for use

31
Q

What 2 steps do you take with a mucous membrane (eye) exposure?

A

grab a buddy, 15 minute flush

32
Q

What do these summarize? There is ALWAYS room for improvement! Know what is currently being done and how
resources are being used. Know what the “ideal” infection control program would look like in your office. Develop an improvement plan to move in the direction of the “ideal” program. Continue to evaluate your progress.Continued education is critical ◦ New Research
◦ New Protocols

A

The Infection Control Continuum

33
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What are the three government agencies we discussed? Which one enforces?

A

CDC, OSHA, OSAP—-OSHA enforces

34
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What are the more recent precautions? Standard or Universal?

A

STANDARD

35
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What is the main difference between Universal Precautions and Standard Precautions?

A

Universal: Protect against BLOOD only….Standard: Protect against Blood AND ALL OTHER BODY FLUIDS (except sweat)

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