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Infection Control (Chain of Infection (Modes of Transportation (contact,…
Infection Control
Chain of Infection
Portal of Exit
how microbe leaves reservoir
couching, sneezing, bleeding
Modes of Transportation
contact
direct
indirect
airborne
droplet
coughing or sneezing
Reservoir
place where microbe hides
water, food
Portal of Entry
how microbe enters person
wound or opening in the skin
through sutures, catheters or IVs
Infectious Agent
bacteria, virus, fungi
Susceptible Host
babies and elderly
immune deficiency
Standard precautions
basic principles of infection control
includes:
hand hygiene
PPE
sharps safety
cleaning and decontamination
Hand Hygiene
Includes:
surgical hand scrub
hand washing with soap and water
alcohol hand rubs and gels
most effective method in preventing the spread of infections
Personal Protective Equipment
Importance is to :
protect worker from blood and bodily fluids
protect patient from infection