Infection control model - Answers Differs from traditional model in that it focuses on tasks and
procedures rather than on the client. Procedurally based
Human Needs Theory as it relates to standard precautions - Answers All ages, cultures, genders etc. "The
extent to which an individual or group is able to recognize aspirations, satisfy needs, and to change &
cope with the environment. "
-protect from health risks
-freedom from fear and stress
CDC - Answers Centres for Disease Control & prevention
CDC mission - Answers to promote health and quality of life by preventing and controlling disease,
injury, and disability
- 1 of 8 federal public health agencies within the U. S.
-not a regulatory agency
Health Canada - Answers Promote and protect the public by helping safe and effective products reach
the market in a timely manner
- monitors products for continued softer after they are in use
-help the public obtain accurate, science-based info needed to improve health
Ministry of the environment and climate change through environmental protection act - Answers
Mission: to protect human and climate change and environment
Areas of the regulatory authority that affect infection control include:
-regulation of medical & chemical waste
-registration of chemical germicides used for healthcare
risk assessment - Answers Determine the interventions that are required to prevent the transmission of
infection
Procedures involving exposure to blood, bodily fluids and secretion, mucous membranes and non-intact
skin require the use of appropriate personal protective equipment PPE
standard of care - Answers level of care that a reasonably prudent practitioner would exercise
, The minimum level acceptable in all aspects of client care
chain of infection - Answers infectious agent, reservoir, portal of exit, mode of transmission, portal of
entry, susceptible host
infectious agent - Answers bacteria, viruses, fungi, parasites
reservoir - Answers Dirty surfaces & equipment, people, water, animals/insects, soil
portal of exit - Answers Open wounds/ skin, splatter of bodily fluids, aerosols
mode of transmission - Answers Contact (direct or indirect), ingestion, inhalation
portal of entry - Answers Broken skin/ incisions, respiratory track, mucosa membranes, catheters and
tubes
portal of entry - Answers Any person, especially those receiving healthcare
Break the chain of infection - Answers hand washing
PPE
Personal hygiene
First aid
Removal of catheters and tubes
Food safter
Cleaning, disinfecting, sterilizing
Isolation
Controls of aerosols and splatter
Respiratory etiquette
Waste disposal
Infection prevention policies
Pest control
Diagnosis and treatment
Antimicrobial stewardship