Week 1 - Professional Conduct, CNT Flashcards
All patients records must be retained for ________
at least 6 years
In the case of minors, patients records must be retained _____
for at least 6 years and until 1 year following their 21st birthday
What is Clean Needle Technique?
a set of procedures and principles within the acupuncture setting designed to minimize and control the potential for spreading disease-causing agents
CNT is designed primarily to prevent the spread of what disease?
Hepatitis B
Define sterile
the absence of all pathogenic and non-pathogenic life
In terms of CNT, clean is defined as ________
as pathogen-free as possible
What are the 4 essentials of CNT?
Washed hands
Sterile needles
Clean field
Immediate disposal of used needles
Explain why Universal Precautions are necessary
Carriers may be sick and not know it or show it
List qualities of a Great Physician according to Sun Si Miao
mentally calm w/ firm disposition
attitude of compassion
ignore status, wealth, age, appearance