Disease Prevention Heba Azeef - TPJ4M

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Disease Prevention Heba Azeef - TPJ4M

Instrument processing

Decontamination soaking instruments in disinfectant

Cleaning scrub equipment to remove organic matter

high-level disinfection used when sterilization is not possible

boiling

Sterilization kill all microorganisms

pressure steam

dry heat

chemical

use or storage

Definitions: asepsis, disinfection, sterilization

Sterilizer - destroys all microorganisms.

Sterilized - absence of all microrganisms

Ex, autoclave

Disinfectant - chemicals that kill or prevent growth of pathogens on inanimate objects

Ex, bleach, zephirin

Antiseptic - chemicals that kill or prevent the growth of pathogens on living skin

Asepsis - absence of microrganisms on living skin and mucous membranes

Ex, alcohol, betadine

Modes of transmission

Droplet

Ex, TB, measles

Results in transmission without face to face contact

Airborne transmission is when microorganisms were carried by currents in the air and are either suspended in the air or dispersed

Airborne

Ex, COVID-19, influenza

Droplets released from actions such as coughing, sneezing, talking or during a medical procedure and directly come into contact with mucous membranes/portals of entry

Contact

Indirect

Ex, cholera, shigella

Involves a 'vehicle' (An object or organism) that acts as a mode of transport that brings the pathogen from an infected person to an infected person

Direct

Ex, HIV, Hep. C

Transfer of microorganisms between a infected and not infected person via touch or bodily fluid.

Other

Bloodborne pathogen standards established in 1991 by the OSHA must be followed

Needlestick safety act

Can expose professionals to a large amount of bloodborne pathogens

about 600 000 - 800 000 needlesticks (accidental needle pricks) occur each year

Major concern pathogens for healthcare professionals is HIV, Hepatitis B and hepatitis C

Standard precaution

Droplet precautions

Wear facial protection such as a mask or face shield

Distance of three feet from everyone

Contact precautions

dispose of PPE in a sealed bag

Limit use of unnecessary equipment

Limit transportation

Wear gown if needed

Wear gloves

Private room

Airborne precautions

After care

Discard hazardous trash

Dispose of PPE in a sealed bag

During care

Limit unnecessary contact with medical equipment

Limit transport

Before care

Wear a form of respiratory protection such as a mask

Wash hands

Isolation with specific room settings