Infection Control and Prevention

Chain of Infection

• Breaking any link in the chain of infection, such as by washing hands, stops the spread of infection.

• Infection can only be spread through direct contact with an infected person.

• The chain of infection can be strengthened by avoiding hand hygiene.

• Vaccination is the only way to stop the chain of infection.

portal of entry

• Any body opening on an uninfected person that allows pathogens to enter.

• A barrier that prevents pathogens from entering the body.

• A type of vaccine that protects against infections.

• A method of sterilization to eliminate pathogens.

Hand hygiene

• Washing hands with either plain or antiseptic soap and water and using alcohol-based hand rubs.

• Only using alcohol-based hand rubs without washing with soap.

• Washing hands with water only, without any soap.

• Using hand sanitizers without washing hands with soap.

Phlebotomy technicians must wash their hands after touching areas on the body, such as the mouth, face, eyes, hair, ears, or nose.

• Phlebotomy technicians must wash their hands after touching areas on the body, such as the mouth, face, eyes, hair, ears, or nose.

• Phlebotomy technicians must wash their hands only before starting a procedure.

• Phlebotomy technicians do not need to wash their hands if they are wearing gloves.

• Phlebotomy technicians should wash their hands only after completing a procedure.

Wash hands before and after glove use.

• Phlebotomy technicians must wash their hands before putting on gloves and after removing them.

• Washing hands is optional when using gloves.

• Gloves can be reused without washing hands.

• Only wash hands after removing gloves.

mode of transmission

• The way a pathogen travels.

• A method of pathogen destruction.

• A type of vaccine administration.

• A form of pathogen mutation.

Steps for putting on a gown

• 1. Wash your hands. 2. Open the gown, hold it in front, and allow it to unfold. Do not shake or let it touch the floor. Place arms through sleeves. 3. Fasten the neck opening.

• 1. Open the gown and shake it to remove any wrinkles. 2. Place your arms through the sleeves. 3. Tie the waist strings tightly.

• 1. Wash your hands. 2. Put the gown on over your clothes. 3. Fasten the waist strings.

• 1. Wash your hands. 2. Hold the gown in front and let it touch the floor. 3. Fasten the neck opening.

Medical asepsis

• Measures used to reduce and prevent the spread of pathogens.

• A method to sterilize surgical instruments.

• A technique for administering medications.

• A type of infection caused by bacteria.

Standard Precautions

• A method of infection prevention that treats all blood and body fluids as potentially infectious.

• A technique used to sterilize medical equipment before use.

• A guideline for administering vaccines to prevent disease.

• A procedure for cleaning and disinfecting surfaces in healthcare settings.

Doff

• To remove.

• To add.

• To wear.

• To keep.