HSA 4502 Chapter Notes - Chapter 2: Nail Polish, Hepatitis B Vaccine, Hand Washing
29 Jun 2020
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Healthcare-associated infections (hias: occur in 1/20 patients, 4th leading cause of death, basic measures of prevention, varied means of patient/client exposure, 2007: every patient/client treated as if they have a transmittable disease. Cycle of cross-contamination and infection: reservoir - microorganisms need a place to grow, exit- leaving the host, transmission - passing from one person to another, entry- portal of entry, susceptible host -person becomes a host, immune compromised. Microorganism: varying resistance to medications (antibodies, proliferate best in dark, warm, moist environments, aerobic or anaerobic. Aseptic techniques: protecting caregiver & others, barriers: skin and cilia in the lungs, cleanliness of equipment floors and restroom, proper control of heat, light, and air, personal protective equipment (ppe) = use and disposal, hand hygiene activities. Comparison of medical and surgical asepsis: medical asepsis, clean approach, goal: confine pathogens. Surgical asepsis: surgical scrub, goal: create sterile field.
