Infection Control (F5)

Health & Public Safety

acquired immune deficiency syndrome

abbreviated AIDS; a disease that breaks down the body’s immune system; AIDS is caused by immunodeficiency virus ( HIV)

antiseptics

chemical germicides formulated for use on skin; registered and regulated by the Food a Drug Administration (FDA)

asymptomatic

showing no symptoms or signs of infection

bacteria

single-celled microorganisms that have both plant and animal characteristics; some bacteria are harmful, some are harmless

bacterial spores

bacteria that are capable of producing a protective coating that allows them to withstand very harsh environments and to shed the coating when conditions become more favorable to them.

bactericidal

capable of destroying bacteria

biofilms

colonies of microorganisms that adhere to environmental surfaces, as well as the human body

blood borne pathogens

disease-causing microorganisms carried in the body by blood or body fluids,such as hepatitis or HIV

chelating soaps

break down stubborn films and remove the residue of products such as scrubs,salts, and masks;also known as chelating detergents

cleaning

a mechanical process using soap and water or detergent and water to remove all visible dirt,debris,and many disease-causing germs;cleaning also removes invisible debris that interferes with disinfection;cleaning is what beauty professionals are required to do before disinfecting

communicable

able to be communicated; transferable by contact from one person to another as in a communicable disease

contagious disease

also known as communicable disease;disease that is capable of being spread from one person to another person

contamination

the presence,or the reasonably anticipated presence , of blood or other potentially infectious materials on an items surface, or visible debris or residues such as dust, hair. and skin.

diagnosis

determination of the nature of a disease from its symptoms and/or diagnostic test; federal regulations prohibit salon professionals from performing a diagnosis

disinfectants

chemical products approved by the EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) designed to destroy most bacteria (excluding bacterial spores),fungi,and viruses on surfaces

disinfection

a chemical process that uses specific products to destroy harmful organisms (except bacterial spores)on environmental surfaces

efficacy

the ability of a product to produce the intended effect; on a disinfectant label, it indicates specific pathogens destroyed or disabled when used properly

exposure incident

contact with non-intact (boken) skin,blood,body fluid,or other potentially infectious materials,which is the result of the performance of an employees duties

fungi

single-celled organisms that grow in irregular masses and include molds mildews, and yeasts;they can produce contagious diseases such as ringworm

fungicidal

capable of destroying molds and fungi

hepatitis

a bloodborne virus that causes disease and can damage the liver

herpes simplex virus

an inflammatory disease of the skin caused by a viral infection and characterized by small vesicles in clusters

human immunodeficiency virus

abbreviated HIV; virus that causes HIV disease and acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS)

human papilloma virus

abbreviated HPV; virus that an affect the bottom often foot and resemble small black dots,usually in clustered groups; also cutaneous viral infection commonly contracted through sexual transmission and exhibited by genital warts

indirect transmission

transmission of blood and body fluids through contact with an intermediate ontminted object such as a razor, extractor, nipper,or an environmental surface

infection

The invasion of the body by disease-causing pathogens

infection control

the methods used to eliminate or reduce the transmission of infectious organisms from one individual from another.

infectious

caused by or capable of being transmitted by infection

infectious disease

disease caused by pathogenic ( harmful) microorganisms that enter the body; an infectious disease may or may not be spread from one person to another person

inflammation

a condition in which the body reacts to injury,irritation,or infection,characterized by redness, heat,pain, and swelling

local infection

an infection , such as a pimple or abscess, that is confined to a particular part of the body and appears as a lesion containing pus

methicillin-resistant staphylococcus auras

abbreviated MRSA; a type of infectious bacteria that is highly resistant to conventional treatments such as antibiotics

microorganism

any organism of microscopic or submicroscopic size

mildew

a type of fugues that affects plants or grows on inanimate objects but does not cause human infection in the barbershop

multiuse

also known as reusable; items that can be cleaned, disinfected, an used on more than one person,even if the item is accidentally exposed to blood or body fluid

mycobacterium

a large family of bacteria that is often found in soil and water

nonpathogenic

harmless microorganisms that may perform useful functions and are safe to come in contact with since hey do not cause disease or harm

nonporous

an item that is made of material that has no pores or openings and cannot absorb liquid

occupational disease

illness resulting from conditions associated with employment, such as prolonged and repeated exposure to products or ingredients

parasites

organisms that grow, feed, and shelter on or inside another organism(referred to as a host) while contributing nothing to the survival of that organism. parasites must have a host to survive.

parasitic disease

disease caused b parasites, such as lice and mites

pathogenic

harmful microorganisms that cause disease or infection in humans when they invade the body

pathogenic disease

disease caused by organisms, inducing bacteria, viruses,fungi, and parasites.

pediculosis capitis

infestation of the hair and scalp with head lice

phenolic disinfectants

tuberculocidal disinfectants that are a form of formaldehyde,have a very high ph,and can mge skin and eyes.

porous

made or constructed of s material that has pores or openings; porous items are absorbent

pus

a fluid produced by infection

quaternary ammonium compounds

commonly known as QUATS are products made of quaternary ammonium cations and are designed for the disinfection of non porous surfaces; they are appropriate for use in non critical (noninvasive) environments and are effective against most pathogens of concern in the salon,spa, or barbershop environment

ringworm

a fungal infection of the skin that appears in circular lesions

sanitation

a;so known as sanitizing; a chemical process for reducing the number of diseases-causing germs on cleaned surfaces to a safe level

scabies

a contagious skin disease that is caused by tph itch mite, which burrows under the skin

sodium hypochlorite

common household bleach; an effective sicinfeten for the salon, spa, and barbershop

Standard Precautions

guidelines published by CDC that require the employer and employee to assume that any human blood and body fluids are potentially infectious

staphylococci

pus-forming bacteria that grow in clusters like a bunch of grapes; causes abscesses, pustules, and boils

sterilization

the process that completely destroys all microbial life,including spores.

systemic infection

an infection where the pathogen has distributed throughout the body rather than staying in one area or organ

tinea barbae

also known as barber’s itch,a superficial fungal infection that commonly affects the skin; it primarily limited to the bearded area of the face and neck or around the scalp

tinea capitis

a fungal infection of the scalp characterized by red papules,or spots,at the opening of the hair follicle

tuberculocidal disinfectants

often referred to as phenolics,are proven to kill the bacterium that causes tuberculosis, in addition to other pathogens destroyed through the use of hospital disinfectants

tuberculosis

a disease caused by bacteria that are transmitted through coughing or sneezing

virucidal

capable of destroying viruses

virus

a parasitic,submicroscopic particle that infects and resides in cells of biological organisms. A virus is capable of replication only though taking over the host ell’s reproductive function