SAFETY AND QUALITY ASSESSMENT Flashcards
Terminologies:
CDC
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
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OSHA
Occupational Safety and Health Administration
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PPE
Personal Protective Equipment
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CLSI
Clinical Laboratory Standards Institute
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UP
Universal Precaution
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BSI
Body Substance Isolation
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NFPA
National Fire Protection Administration
Safety Hazards:
Biologic Hazard (Source and Possible Injury)
Source:
Infectious agent
Possible Injury:
Bacterial, Viral, Parasitic, Fungal, or Prion Infections
Safety Hazards:
Sharps
(Source and Possible Injury)
Source:
Needles, Lancets, Broken Glass
Possible Injury:
Cuts, Punctures. or Blood-borne pathogen exposure
Safety Hazards:
Chemical
(Source and Possible Injury)
Source:
Preservatives and Reagents
Possible Injury:
Exposure to toxic, carcinogenic or caustic agents
Safety Hazards:
Radioactive
(Source and Possible Injury)
Source:
Equipment and radioisotopes
Possible Injury:
Radiation exposure
Safety Hazards:
Electrical
(Source and Possible Injury)
Source:
Ungrounded or wet equipment; frayed cords
Possible Injury:
Burns or shock
Safety Hazards:
Fire/Explosive
(Source and Possible Injury)
Source:
Open flames, organic chemicals
Possible Injury:
Burns or dismemberment
Safety Hazards:
Physical
(Source and Possible Injury)
Source:
Wet floors, Heavy boxes, patients
Injury:
Fall, Strain or Sprain
A continuous link on understanding how microorganisms are transmitted.
Chain of Infection
What are the six components of chain of infection
- Infectious agent
- Reservoir
- Portal Exit
- Mode of Transmission
- Portal of Entry
- Susceptible Host
What are the three links of chain of infection?
Infectious Agent - Mode of Transmission - Susceptible Host