Summary Infection and prevention control study guide

Infection and prevention control study guide1. Explain the role of Central Service in the prevention of healthcareassociated surgical infections. • Understanding about how the disease-producing microorganism transmitted in the healthcare environment, and their place in the chain of infection and to prevent the spread of these organisms • Cleaning contaminated medical devices to make them safe for handling and prepare them for a biocidal (process/ability to kill/control the growth of living organisms) process • Inspecting instruments to help ensure they are safe and functional • Assembling and packaging instruments in a manner that facilitates the method of sterilization chosen and provides a barrier after sterilization • Selecting and properly using the sterilization or high-level disinfection (HLD) method for each medical device • Safely storing items until they are needed and delivering them using methods that protect the integrity of the sterile packages • Understanding of each medical device’s manufacture Instruction for Use (IFU) and dedication to processing each item exactly as stated in the IFU • Standard precautions: treat all human blood, bodily fluids, and other potential infectious materials as infectious 2. Explain the principles, practice and importance of personal hygiene and attire, including personal protective equipment Personal hygiene • Hand hygiene – a term that mean either hand washing or using an approved antiseptic hand rub (such as an alcoholbased product), considered the single most important factor in reducing infections • Hand washing – refers to the use of soap, water and friction to wash hand, before starting work, upon entering/leaving the work area, before/after eating, before/after using the bathroom, whenever hands are soiled/contaminated IAHCSMM 8th edition p.101-118 Chapter 6 – Infection Prevention Page 2 of 6 Prepared by Fe Marie Latoza • Hand sanitizing – refers to the use of an alcohol-based gel or foam • Fingernails should be kept clean and not extend beyond the fingertips. Nail polish/artificial nails should not be worn may chip and fall onto an instrument set. Personal protective equipme