RLE - Environmental Sanitation

Dusting

The act of removing dust / or small particles on the surface through brushing or wiping

Environment

A place / surrounding which influences the development, action or survival of an organism that may cause diseases

Environmental Sanitation

The art and science of applying physical, biological and sanitary principles to control/remove potential sources of disease transmissions

Environmental Hazards

Anything in the environment which poses a threat to the health of an individual

Humidity

Represents the amount of water vapor in the atmosphere. It is one determining factor for organism to thrive

Surface Tension

Is a property of the surface of a liquid that allows to resist an external force

Nosocomial Infection

• Also called as healthcare associated infection

• An infection whose development is favored in a hospital environment either during hospitalization, visit or exposure

Pathogenic Microorganism

Any microorganism capable of injuring its host; causing disease

• Temperature

• Humidity

• Odor

FACTORS AFFECTING ENVIRONMENTAL SANITATION:

Non- infectious, dry waste

• Paper

• Bottles

• Cans

Infectious and pathological waste

• Body fluids

• Swabs

• Bandages

• Disposable medical devices (IV tubing and IV bottle)

• Human tissues

Non-infectious, wet waste

• Leftover foods from patients

Sharps and pressurized containers

• Hypodermic needles

• Syringes

• Dental wires

• Scalpel

• Glass cylinders

• Gas cartridges

• Aerosol can

Chemical waste with heavy metals

• Broken thermometers

• Blood pressure gauges

Radioactive waste

• Radioactive iodine (I-131)