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Infection Control * Principles of prevention * Follow standard precautions to protect yourself and your clients * Demonstrate safe work practices and safety precautions  What is infection control? The methods used to eliminate or reduce the transmission of infectious organisms f...

Infection Control * Principles of prevention * Follow standard precautions to protect yourself and your clients * Demonstrate safe work practices and safety precautions  What is infection control? The methods used to eliminate or reduce the transmission of infectious organisms from one individual to another.  Clean(ing): A mechanical process (scrubbing) using soap and water or detergent and water to remove all visible dirt, debris, and disease-causing germs. * Can also remove invisible debris.  Sanitizing: A chemical process for reducing the number of disease-causing germs on cleaned surfaces to a safe level. Sanitation: Involves all garbage removal and cleaning, sanitizing, disinfecting, and sterilizing.  Sanitizing The word sanitizing can be used in place of the word cleaning Both are to be done BEFORE disinfecting  Sanitizing: Sanitizing can be done on skin  Disinfection: A chemical process that uses specific products to destroy harmful organisms on surfaces. The harmful bacteria in the COS industry are destroyed by this DISINFECTION process. It is required to perform disinfection in salons in all states  Disinfecting: Cleaning surfaces with DISINFECTANT!  What does disinfecting kill when used on implements and surfaces? Bacteria Viruses Fungi What does it NOT kill? Bacterial spores  OSHA: regulates and enforces safety and health standards to protect employees in the workplace. How does it protect the workers??? It informs employees of the possible hazards of materials used. How is OSHA important to beauty professionals? OSHA standards address issues relating to the handling, mixing, storing, and disposing of products We use these certain products every day! *It requires chemical manufacturers have to list warnings of things that could happen with the chemicals in their products.  EPA: Environmental Protection Agency EPA: Registers all types of disinfectants sold and used in the United States. Remember: Disinfectants destroy most bacteria on surfaces  It’s against the law to use any disinfecting product in a way contrary to the use indicated on its label. Example: Clipper disinfectants must be approved by the EPA for use with clippers in barber shops, or the manufacturer would be breaking federal law by marketing and labeling them as clipper disinfectants. If you do NOT follow instruction on the label for mixing, contact time, and the type of surface that the disinfectant can be used on, then: YOU ARE BREAKING THE LAW. * IF there were an injury-related lawsuit, YOU COULD BE HELD RESPONSIBLE!  MSDS means…………..Ma terial Safety Data Sheet Now it is called an SDS Pg. 174 (black book) A Safety Data Sheet tells possible safety concerns of certain chemicals, classifies chemicals, and labels chemicals.  Safety Data Sheet There are 16 categories of information are included in the SDS. OSHA and state regulatory agencies require that SDS be kept available in the salon for ALL products used in the salon. *SDS (Safety Data Sheet)* 1. Identification: Tells restrictions on product use, manufacturer contact info., recommended use. 2. Hazard identification: All hazards of using the chemical 3. Composition/information on ingredients: information on chemical ingredients 4. First Aid measures: Symptoms/effects, treatment 5. Fire-fighting measures: lists extinguishing techniques 6. Accidental release measures: lists emergency procedures, protective equipment, proper clean-up 7. Handling and storage: precautions for safe handling and storage 8. Exposure controls/personal protection: Lists OSHA’s Permissible Exposure Limits (PEL): Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)-like gloves or safety glasses. 9. Physical and chemical properties: lists chemical characteristics 10. Stability and reactivity: lists chemical stability and possibility of hazardous reactions 11. Toxicology information: routes of exposure (ways you can be exposed to it), related symptoms, acute 12. Ecological information: effects on wastewater and environment 13. Disposal consideration: Proper disposal and disposal restrictions 14. Transport information: restrictions on transportation 15. Regulatory information: Agencies responsible for regulation of product 16. Revision date: Original date of document and any revision Actual SDS for household bleach:  The difference between Laws and Rules: Laws- written by both federal and state legislatures. Also called statutes. Ex.=A Cosmetologist cannot clean a pedicure tub with a product that isn’t made for that specific purpose. Ex.=Following product mixing instructions and use product correctly! Rules- More specific than laws Determine how the law will be followed. Can be changed or updated frequently. Cosmetologists must know these rules and always follow them  What is infection control? The methods used to eliminate or reduce the transmission of infectious organisms. 4 types of microorganisms: Bacteria, Viruses, Fungi, Parasites.  Harmful microorganisms= pathogenic bacteria (cause disease or infection in humans when they invade the body). Non pathogenic bacteria= harmless organisms that may perform useful functions like help to prevent infection, stimulate immune system (yogurt, cheese).  MRSA: in salons Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus: A Staph infection that is highly contagious. Today MRSA can occur in salons more than anywhere else. Some people carry the bacteria in their bodies, and are not even aware of it. Initially appears as a skin infection. If not treated properly, can become systemic. (can invade your body)  Back to Cleaning: The process that completely destroys all microbial life, including spores, is called sterilization. To effectively “clean” tools or instruments, a cleaning solvent must be used. If someone has an extreme sensitivity to certain foods, chemicals, or other normally harmless substances, it is an allergy. The effectiveness with which a disinfecting solution kills germs (according to instructions) is efficacy.  Types of Disinfectants: Hospital Disinfectants: Designated by the EPA as being effective enough to be used in a hospital setting. They can be used on any nonporous surface in the salon. Porous= has pores or openings, absorbs liquid Nonporous= no pores or openings, does not absorb liquid Quats: most commonly used hospital disinfectant quaternary ammonium compounds Tuberculocidal disinfectants: Proven to kill bacteria that causes tuberculosis Can be harmful to salon tools and equipment (TB is a lung disease) *Disinfectants used in salons must be: bactericidal, virucidal, and fungicidal Must be able to kill: bacteria, viruses, and fungi Types of Disinfectants for salon use: Quaternary ammonium compounds: Quats Phenolic disinfectants: Can damage the skin and the eyes. Can be harmful to the environment if put down the drain. Can damage plastic and rubber, and can cause rust Bleach: household bleach, 5.25 % sodium hypochlorite **Do not let any disinfectant come in contact with your skin! WEAR GLOVES Proper use of Disinfectants: Implements must be thoroughly cleaned of all visible matter or residue before being placed in disinfectant solution. Residue will prevent proper disinfection. Completely immerse the implements/tools in the disinfectant. What does immerse mean? Immerse means= cover all surfaces with the disinfectant solution for the required 10 min.  Disinfect or Dispose? Clean it or throw it away? Porous/nonporous? Multiuse (reusable): items that can be cleaned, disinfected, and reused. Examples= ___________________________  Single use: These items can ONLY be used ONCE, then must be thrown away. **These items are porous, meaning they have pores or openings and cannot be properly cleaned so that all residue is removed. Examples= ____________________________  Antiseptics are chemical germicides formulated for use on skin, and registered/regulated by the FDA. Ex.= witch hazel Waterless hand sanitizers in the salon only reduce the numbers of microbes and slow growth on the skin. It cannot wash the hands of dirt and debris; only liquid soap and water can do this. When washing hands, 20 seconds is the minimum amount of time to wash.  Foot baths (in pedicuring) Chelating soaps work to break down stubborn films and remove the residue of pedicure products such as scrubs, salts, and masks.  The Whirlpool foot spa has come under scrutiny because disease- causing germs tend to grow inside it. Disinfecting it thoroughly is not always successful  Following standard precautions for protection: Standard Precautions are guidelines published by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. It is required by the CDC that every employee and employer assume that all human blood and body fluids are potentially infectious. Nitrile gloves are to be worn if there is a latex allergy. Items such as gloves and safety glasses are worn to protect you, this kind of equipment is called Personal Protective Equipment. Exposure incident: Contact with non-intact (broken) skin, blood, body fluid, or other infectious materials. If an exposure incident occurs, all disposable contaminated objects should be placed in a plastic bag, which should then be placed in a closed trash container with a liner bag. https://youtu.be/U_TRjdbCqWE