Chapter 3- pt 1 Clinical procedures

Mircoorganisms

Air and all object contain microorganism

MA

Responsible helping to reduce and eliminate mircoorganisms

Asepsis

Practice good techniques of medical and surgical asepsis

Sterilization

Articles penetrate sterile tissue or vascular system

Disinfection

Articles come in contact with skin

Sanitization

Process removes organic material and inorganic debris; reduces microorganisms to safe level

Decontamination

Physical or chemical remove or destroy pathogens on item; no longer capable transmitting disease; item safe to handle

Detergent

Agent cleanses by emulsifying dirt and oil

Disinfectant

Agent used to destroy pathogenic microorganisms; does not kill resistant bacterial spores; generally applied inanimate object

Spore

Hard, thick-wall capsule formed by some bacteria; represents resting and protective stage of bacteria; more resistant adverse conditions

Clostridium botulinum

Causes botulism

Clostridium Tetani

Causes tetanus

Sterilization (process)

Process of destroying all forms of microbial life including spores

Sterile

Free from all microorganisms and spores

Hazard communication standard (HCS)

Required by OSHA; ensures employees are informed of hazards of chemicals in workplace

Hazardous chemical

Health hazard and physical hazard

Globally Harmonized System (GHS)

Information regarding safe handling, use, and disposal of hazardous chemicals; standardized labels for containers; safety data sheets (SDS)

HCS components

Development of a hazardous communication program; inventory of hazardous chemicals; labeling requirements; safety data sheet requirements; employee information and training

Labeling of Hazardous Chemicals

Includes product identifier, supplier identification, precautionary statement(s), hazard pictogram, signal word, hazard statement, and supplementary information

Safety Data sheets (SDS)

Provides more detailed information than the container label on hazard of the chemical and measures to take prevent injury and illness