HSA 4502 Chapter Notes - Chapter 3: Disinfectant, Ethylene Oxide, Hand Washing
29 Jun 2020
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Microorganisms and the infection cycle: the cycle of infection includes six elements: Aseptic technique: the two level of isolation precautions, as mentioned previously, are standard precautions and. "clean approach": removing ppe after treating a patient who is in isolation to reduce cross- contamination. Surgical asepsis techniques are used to exclude all microorganisms before they can enter a surgical wound or contaminate a sterile field before or during surgery. Infection control: two-tiered approach to infection and isolation precautions termed "standard precautions" and. Hand hygiene: hand hygiene is the most important activity that every caregiver and hospital visitor should perform before and after contact with a patient and is an essential element of standard. Precautions: pathogens can be transmitted through the following means, direct contact or indirect contact, air currents, contaminated linen or clothing. It is more effective than soap and water. It causes less damage to the skin than soap and water.
