Safety & Infection Control

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body mechanics

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the way in which the body moves and maintains balance with the most efficient use of all its parts

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base of support

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feet 8-10 inches apart, one slightly in front of the other, weight balanced evenly

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good posture

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stand straight, stomach muscles pulled in, shoulders relaxed and pulled back, chest and chin up

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OSHA

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division of Department of Labor establishes safety standards for the workplace

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Occupational Exposure to Hazardous Chemicals Standard

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requires employers to inform employees of all chemicals and hazards in the workplace and provide MSDS access

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Material Safety Data Sheets

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provide product information for safe use of chemicals, identifying information, clean-up information, emergency first-aid details, and protection precautions for use of chemicals or solutions

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PPE

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Personal Protective Equipment

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Bloodborne Pathogens Standard

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contains mandates to protect health care providers from diseases caused by exposure to body fluids

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body fluids

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semen, vaginal secretions, blood, blood components, mucus, saliva, urine, stool, cerebrospinal fluid, amniotic fluid, joint fluid

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ergonomics

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applied science use to promote the safety and well-being of a person by adaptive the environment and using techniques to prevent injury.

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environmental hazards

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radiation exposure, radioactive iodine, nitrous oxide (used in dental offices), mercury, contaminated wastes

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methods of identifying patient

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check id bracelet, ask patient to state name, repeat name at least twice, ask for patient birthdate

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Safety Checkpoints for patient safety

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bed at lowest level, area cleared of clutter, necessities in patient's reach, side rails up only if ordered, wheels on bed locked, privacy accounted for, patient in comfortable position

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heat, fuel, oxygen

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needed for a fire to be possible

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Class A fire extinguisher

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used on ordinary combustibles: wood, paper, cloth, plastic

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Class B fire extinguisher

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used on flammable liquids: gasoline, oil, paints, grease, cooking fat

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Class C fire extinguisher

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used on electrical fires: fuse boxes, appliances, wiring, electrical outlets

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Class D fire extinguisher

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used on burning or combustible metals

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RACE

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rescue, activate alarm, contain the fire, evacuate or extinguish

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PASS

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procedure to use fire extinguisher, pull the pin, aim low and at the edge of the base of fire, squeeze handle and sweep from side to side

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pathogens

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disease causing organisms

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nonpathogens

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do not cause disease

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environment friendly to pathogens

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warm, dark, moist (and with a food source and oxygen)

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Cocci

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bacteria that are round or spherical in shape

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Strept...

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cocci bacteria occurring in a chain or strip

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Staph...

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cocci bacteria ocurring in clusters or groups

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diplo...

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cocci bacteria occuring in pairs

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bacilli

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bacteria that are rod-shaped, have ability to for spores

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spirilla

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bacteria that are spiral or corkscrew, or comma in shape

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superbug

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bacterium that becomes resistant to several drugs

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viruses

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smallest microorganisms, spread by blood and body secretions: cold, flu, chicken pox, polio

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endogenous

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originates within the body, like a tumor or congenital disease

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exogenous

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originates outside the body

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nosocomial or HAI

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infections acquired in a health care facility

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reservoir

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environment where infection agent can live

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causative agent

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disease-causing pathogen

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portal of exit

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way for pathogen to escape from a reservoir

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mode of transmission

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way to the infectious agent to be carried to, or transferred to a new reservoir or host

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portal of entry

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way for the infectious agent to enter a new host or reservoir

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examples of portals (exit and entry)

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breaks in skin, respiratory tract, digestive tract, genitourinary tract, circulatory system

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susceptible host

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individual with weak body defenses: babies, elderly, cancer patients, AID patients, etc.

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Asepsis

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absence of disease-producing microorganisms

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Sterile

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free of all organisms - both pathogens and nonpathogens

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Contaminated

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may contain organisms and pathogens

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antiseptics

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used on skin, prevent or inhibit growth of bacteria

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disinfectants

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kills pathogenic organisms, used on surfaces, objects

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sterilization

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process that destroys all microorganisms using heath under pressure (steam, gas, radiation, chemicals, autoclave)

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Needlestick Safety & Prevention Act

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passed after CDC estimated that 600,000 to 800,000 needlesticks occur each year exposing healthcare workers to bloodborne pathogens