Unit 3 Outline - Part 2 Infection Control & Bloodborne Pathogens

Vocabulary flashcards covering hand washing procedures, PPE donning and doffing, sharps safety, Standard Precautions, and OSHA guidelines from Unit 3 Outline - Part 2.

Hand Washing

The single most effective way to prevent the spread of communicable disease.

Hand Washing Duration

Rubbing hands together with soap for at least $20\,\text{seconds}$ while ensuring all surfaces are properly clean.

Lukewarm Water

The water temperature used to wet hands completely in the initial step of proper hand washing.

PPE

Personal protective equipment including gowns, goggles, masks, and gloves.

Masks

A type of PPE worn when there is a possibility of exposure to blood, bodily fluids, or infectious people.

Donn

The process of putting on gloves: measure hand using glove sizing chart, thoroughly wash hands, pull glove out of box, gently open cuff, extend glove crotch to cuff, and roll cuff down wrist until secure.

Doff

The process of removing gloves: pull glove inside-out upwards, replace removed glove inside palm of opposite hand, and repeat the process.

Glove Sizing Chart

A measurement tool used to determine proper glove size before washing hands and donning gloves.

Glove Crotch

The portion of the glove extended to the cuff during the donning process.

Dirty Needle Handling

Sharps safety guideline requiring workers to never recap, bend, or manually remove a dirty needle.

Sharps Puncture Resistant Container

A designated container in which the entire syringe or scalpel must always be deposited.

Sharps Carrying Guideline

Safety protocol stating to never carry needles or sharps with tips forward, but to point them towards the floor.

Standard Precautions

Infection control practice requiring workers to treat all fluid and substances as infected.

Protective Eyewear and Mask

Items required under Standard Precautions to protect the eyes and face from exposure.

Disposable Gowns

Garments worn under Standard Precautions to prevent exposure to infectious materials.

Direct Mouth-to-Mouth Resuscitation

A resuscitation procedure that must be avoided under Standard Precautions.

Patient Contact Precautions

Standard precautions that include avoiding direct patient contact and washing hands after each patient contact.

Disposal of Sharps and PPE

Standard precaution protocol requiring careful disposal of all sharps and PPE equipment.

OSHA

Occupational Safety and Health Administration.

Purpose of OSHA

To prevent work-related injuries, illnesses, and deaths through a wide range of regulations, techniques, and training.