W6-9 Microbio BIOL 1012

T/F: Aerosols are classified to have had direcr patient contact

True

What does IPAC stand for?

Infection Prevention and Control

What are the 3 main factors that will determine whether an infectious disease will develop in the body? What’s the general term for these factors?

Virulence, Dose, and Resistance — Determinants of an Infectious Disease

What is the goal of infection control?

To reduce the dose of microorganisms that may be shared between individuals or between individuals and contaminated surfaces

Health is favoured by…? Disease is favoured by…?

What are the 4 work place hazards discussed in class?

infectious hazards, chemical hazards, physical hazards, waste management hazards

What have federal/provincial/municipal regulations set in place to reduce physical hazards in the work place?

What have federal/provincial/municipal regulations set in place to reduce chemical hazards in the work place?

What have federal/provincial/municipal regulations set in place to reduce biological and waste management hazards in the work place?

What are the two types of bactiera (or flora) presents on your hands?

Recall; Alcohol-Based Hand Rubs (ABHR’s or 70-90% Alcohol Based Handrubs) are considered to be most effective and preferred if ___?

Hands are not visibly soiled

Why are ABHRs considered most effective and preferred way of cleaning hands?

When handwashing, how long are you supposed to lather?

15 seconds

T/F: Cuts and abrasions on hands should be covered with waterproof dressings

True

What is CDTO Standard Of Practice - Infection Control; Standard Precaution 1.1?

What am I describing? “Wear puncture-resistant, heavy duty PPE when handling or manually cleaning contaminated sharp instruments and/or when cleaning disinfecting equipment and surfaces”

Utility gloves

PPE: Face masks must be able to filter ?% ?

95%

What type of mask provides the maximum filtration?

Respirators (N95)

List the proper steps of donning

Hand hygiene —> Gown —> Mask —> Eye protection/face shield —> Gloves (over cuffs of gown)

List the proper steps of doffing

Remove gloves —> gown —> Hand hygiene —> eye protection/face shield —> Mask —> Hand hygiene

What does asepsis mean?

Being completely free from disease-causing microorganisms/infectious agents

What are the two general approaches to surfaces asepsis?

1. Using a surface barrier to prevent surface from becoming contaminated

2. Pre-clean and disinfect the surface after contamination and before reuse

What are the two approaches to cleaning and disinfection?

Spray-Wipe-Spray

Wipe-Discard-Wipe

What should a cleaning product label include?

Microorganism (genus + species) shown to be killed in lab testing

Directions for use

Precautionary statements

Warning labels (toxic, poisonous, flammable)

Treatment for accidental contact

Storage/disposal info

Shelf-life

Name/address of the manufacturer/distributor

Volume of container

What are the four general types of antimicrobial chemicals?

Antibiotics

Antiseptics

Disinfectants

Sterilants

What are the 3 types of disinfectant?

-”cidal” means its a disinfectant

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