Safety and Compliance Notes for NHA CPT Exam

A set of vocabulary flashcards focused on key concepts related to safety and compliance for the NHA CPT exam.

Infection Control

Prevents the spread of disease in healthcare settings through measures like hand hygiene, PPE use, and safe sharps disposal.

Chain of Infection

A sequence: Infectious Agent > Reservoir > Portal of Exit > Mode of Transmission > Portal of Entry > Susceptible Host, which can be interrupted by proper hygiene and PPE.

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

Includes gloves, gowns, masks, and goggles used to protect healthcare workers from exposure to hazards.

Donning Order of PPE

The correct order to put on PPE: Gown > Mask > Goggles/Face Shield > Gloves.

Doffing Order of PPE

The correct order to remove PPE: Gloves > Goggles/Face Shield > Gown > Mask.

OSHA

Occupational Safety and Health Administration; protects healthcare workers from job-related risks.

Bloodborne Pathogens Standard

An OSHA regulation that requires employers to provide PPE, training, and hepatitis B vaccination to healthcare workers.

HIPAA

Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act; protects patient privacy and personal health information.

Sharps Disposal

Immediate disposal of needles and other sharps in puncture-resistant containers, never recapping needles.

Safety Compliance

Measures to ensure the safety of healthcare workers and patients through proper hygiene and disposal methods.