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What is the purpose of Standard Precautions in healthcare?
To minimize the risk of infection regardless of the perceived infectious risk
What is the rationale behind applying Standard Precautions in the decontamination zone?
To minimize the risk of contamination from unknown patient carriers or infections
What is the main purpose of breaking the chain of infection in the CSSD?
To stop the transmission of microbial infection by decontaminating reusable medical devices
What is a key factor contributing to the spread of microbial infection within a healthcare environment?
Presence of susceptible hosts with compromised immune systems
What is one way in which infectious microbes can be transmitted within a hospital environment?
Via contaminated cart wheels and shoes
Why is it important for decontamination staff to be aware of the potential reservoir of infection from patients?
To avoid unknown infection risks while handling reusable medical devices
What factor makes patients in hospitals particularly susceptible to infection?
Having surgical or other wounds
Why do healthcare staff constantly try to minimize the reservoir of infectious microbes in the hospital environment?
To control the spread of infections from one patient to another
What is a crucial step in breaking the chain of infection at various sources or reservoirs within the CSSD?
Proper attire and hand hygiene practices
What is meant by 'Standard Precautions' in healthcare?
Operating procedures to minimize infection risk regardless of perceived infectious risk
Why is it important for healthcare staff to be familiar with maintenance of personal hygiene appropriate to their work zone?
To protect themselves from contracting infections while working
What is a significant aspect of Aseptic technique in preventing infection transmission in healthcare?
Preventing contamination by ensuring that only properly decontaminated reusable medical devices are used
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