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What is the primary purpose of sterilization and disinfection procedures?
What is included in the protocol of standard precautions?
When should personal protective equipment (PPE) be used?
What type of precautions should be employed when the patient is infected with a highly transmissible organism?
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What are the three categories of transmission-based precautions?
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Where can additional information on healthcare-associated infections (HAI) be found?
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Study Notes
Purpose of Sterilization and Disinfection
- Aims to prevent the transmission of microbes to patients.
- Essential in maintaining a safe healthcare environment.
Standard Precautions
- Also known as Universal Precautions, applicable to all patient interactions.
- Developed to mitigate risks associated with unknown sources of transmissible microbes.
- Key components include:
- Hand hygiene
- Respiratory hygiene and cough etiquette
- Safe injection practices
- Proper disposal of needles and scalpels
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
- Recommended when exposure to body fluids or aerosols is likely.
- Includes masks or face shields, gloves, gowns, and protective eyewear.
- Precautions should be tailored to the specific task rather than the individual patient.
Transmission-Based Precautions
- Additional measures that complement standard precautions.
- Utilized when a patient is infected or suspected of being infected with a highly transmissible organism.
- Three categories:
- Contact precautions for preventing spread through direct or indirect contact.
- Droplet precautions for preventing transmission via respiratory droplets.
- Airborne precautions for preventing dispersion of infectious agents in the air.
Additional Resources
- Consult the CDC Web site for further information on health care-associated infections (HAI).
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Learn about the importance of sterilization, disinfection, and standard precautions in preventing the transmission of microbes to patients in a healthcare setting.
