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The term used to describe efforts to prevent the spread of disease and kill certain of all microbes
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Infection Control
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What are the 3 main categories of infection control?
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Sanitation, disinfection, and sterilization
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Implies removing dirt to aid in preventing the growth of microbes
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Sanitation
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Implies that all tools and implements must be free from a broad spectrum of microbes.
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Disinfection
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Implies all microbes must be killed or destroyed
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Sterilization
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A very important rule:
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Always follow manufacturers instructions.
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Product that can be applied to skin to reduce microbes
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Antiseptic
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OHSA stands for:
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The Occupational Safety and Health Administration
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What are MSDS?
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(Material Safety Data Sheets) Designed to provide the keep information on a specific product regarding ingredients associated hazards combustion levels storage requirements, ect.
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What is EPA?
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(Environmental Protection Agency) Approves the efficacy of products used for infection control.
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What are Broad spectrum disinfectants?
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A group of disinfectants that kill bacteria, viruses, fungi, and pseudonymous
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Where can the information about what the product is "effective in fighting against" be found?
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Efficacy label
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Implements that come into contact with the client must be:
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Disinfected or discarded
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All implements should be keep in a:
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Disinfected Covered Container
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