Infection Control in Esthetics

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Infection control definition

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to prevent spread of pathogens

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Pathogen

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causing disease

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Direct transmission

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contact

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Indirect transmission

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via contaminated objects

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Sterilization

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destruction of all microbes

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Disinfection

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pathogens on surfaces

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Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

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like gloves, masks, gowns

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Cross-contamination

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of contaminants between surfaces

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Universal precautions

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all blood/body fluids as infectious

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Hand hygiene

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or sanitizing hands to remove germs