Infection Control in Healthcare

Infection Control

Aseptic Hand Washing

• Wash hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds
• Use warm water and mild soap
• Rub hands together to create friction
• Pay attention to areas between fingers, under nails, and wrists
• Rinse thoroughly with warm water
• Dry hands completely with a single-use towel

Infection Control Techniques

• Use personal protective equipment (PPE) such as gloves, masks, and gowns
• Implement standard precautions for all patients, not just those with known infections
• Practice proper sterilization and disinfection of equipment and surfaces
• Follow proper procedures for handling and disposing of bio-hazardous materials
• Use aseptic technique when handling invasive medical devices

OSHA and CEC Standards

• OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) regulates workplace safety and health
• CEC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) sets guidelines for infection control in healthcare
• Both organizations emphasize the importance of proper infection control practices

Disposing of Bio-Hazardous Materials

• Use designated containers and bags for disposing of bio-hazardous materials
• Follow proper procedures for handling and transporting these materials
• Ensure proper labeling and segregation of bio-hazardous materials

Handling Linens and Clothing

• Handle clean linens and clothing in a way that prevents contamination
• Use designated areas and containers for soiled linens and clothing
• Follow proper procedures for laundering and disinfecting linens and clothing

Standard Precautions

• Wear gloves, masks, gowns, caps, and protective eyewear as needed
• Use these precautions with all patients, not just those with known infections
• Implement these precautions to prevent transmission of infectious diseases

Cleaning and Sterilizing Instruments and Supplies

• Follow proper procedures for cleaning, disinfecting, and sterilizing instruments and supplies
• Use designated cleaning solutions and equipment
• Ensure proper storage and handling of cleaned and sterilized instruments and supplies

Microorganism Growth

• Factors that promote growth: moisture, warmth, nutrients, and pH
• Factors that inhibit growth: dryness, cold, lack of nutrients, and extreme pH

Body's Defense Against Microorganisms

• Skin and mucous membranes act as a barrier to prevent entry of microorganisms
• Immune system responds to presence of microorganisms
• Body's natural defenses can be compromised by certain medical conditions or treatments

Infection Control

Aseptic Hand Washing

• Wash hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds
• Use warm water and mild soap
• Rub hands together to create friction
• Pay attention to areas between fingers, under nails, and wrists
• Rinse thoroughly with warm water
• Dry hands completely with a single-use towel

Infection Control Techniques

• Use personal protective equipment (PPE) such as gloves, masks, and gowns
• Implement standard precautions for all patients, not just those with known infections
• Practice proper sterilization and disinfection of equipment and surfaces
• Follow proper procedures for handling and disposing of bio-hazardous materials
• Use aseptic technique when handling invasive medical devices

OSHA and CEC Standards

• OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) regulates workplace safety and health
• CEC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) sets guidelines for infection control in healthcare
• Both organizations emphasize the importance of proper infection control practices

Disposing of Bio-Hazardous Materials

• Use designated containers and bags for disposing of bio-hazardous materials
• Follow proper procedures for handling and transporting these materials
• Ensure proper labeling and segregation of bio-hazardous materials

Handling Linens and Clothing

• Handle clean linens and clothing in a way that prevents contamination
• Use designated areas and containers for soiled linens and clothing
• Follow proper procedures for laundering and disinfecting linens and clothing

Standard Precautions

• Wear gloves, masks, gowns, caps, and protective eyewear as needed
• Use these precautions with all patients, not just those with known infections
• Implement these precautions to prevent transmission of infectious diseases

Cleaning and Sterilizing Instruments and Supplies

• Follow proper procedures for cleaning, disinfecting, and sterilizing instruments and supplies
• Use designated cleaning solutions and equipment
• Ensure proper storage and handling of cleaned and sterilized instruments and supplies

Microorganism Growth

• Factors that promote growth: moisture, warmth, nutrients, and pH
• Factors that inhibit growth: dryness, cold, lack of nutrients, and extreme pH

Body's Defense Against Microorganisms

• Skin and mucous membranes act as a barrier to prevent entry of microorganisms
• Immune system responds to presence of microorganisms
• Body's natural defenses can be compromised by certain medical conditions or treatments

Infection Control

Aseptic Hand Washing

• Wash hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds
• Use warm water and mild soap
• Rub hands together to create friction
• Pay attention to areas between fingers, under nails, and wrists
• Rinse thoroughly with warm water
• Dry hands completely with a single-use towel

Infection Control Techniques

• Use personal protective equipment (PPE) such as gloves, masks, and gowns
• Implement standard precautions for all patients, not just those with known infections
• Practice proper sterilization and disinfection of equipment and surfaces
• Follow proper procedures for handling and disposing of bio-hazardous materials
• Use aseptic technique when handling invasive medical devices

OSHA and CEC Standards

• OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) regulates workplace safety and health
• CEC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) sets guidelines for infection control in healthcare
• Both organizations emphasize the importance of proper infection control practices

Disposing of Bio-Hazardous Materials

• Use designated containers and bags for disposing of bio-hazardous materials
• Follow proper procedures for handling and transporting these materials
• Ensure proper labeling and segregation of bio-hazardous materials

Handling Linens and Clothing

• Handle clean linens and clothing in a way that prevents contamination
• Use designated areas and containers for soiled linens and clothing
• Follow proper procedures for laundering and disinfecting linens and clothing

Standard Precautions

• Wear gloves, masks, gowns, caps, and protective eyewear as needed
• Use these precautions with all patients, not just those with known infections
• Implement these precautions to prevent transmission of infectious diseases

Cleaning and Sterilizing Instruments and Supplies

• Follow proper procedures for cleaning, disinfecting, and sterilizing instruments and supplies
• Use designated cleaning solutions and equipment
• Ensure proper storage and handling of cleaned and sterilized instruments and supplies

Microorganism Growth

• Factors that promote growth: moisture, warmth, nutrients, and pH
• Factors that inhibit growth: dryness, cold, lack of nutrients, and extreme pH

Body's Defense Against Microorganisms

• Skin and mucous membranes act as a barrier to prevent entry of microorganisms
• Immune system responds to presence of microorganisms
• Body's natural defenses can be compromised by certain medical conditions or treatments