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CSII- Rost

Infection Control

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Airborne Precautions techniques to prevent transmission of airborne organisms.
Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) federal government agency responsible for improving the overall health and safety of the people of the United States
Clean technique Medical asepsis; the methods used to reduce pathogens or to prevent their spread in a facility.
Contact Precautions Practices used to prevent the spread of pathogens by direct or indirect contact.
Disinfection Introducing a substance that kills bacteria; an agent that frees from infection.
Droplet Precautions Practices used to prevent the spread of microbes transmitted by droplets in the air Produced by laughing, talking, singing, sneezing, or coughing.
Infection The invasion and multiplication of any organism and th damage caused by this in the body.
Isolation Place where resident with easily transmitted diseases is separatd from others.
Medical asepsis Referred to as "clean" technique; methods used to reduce pathogens or to prevent the spread of pathogens in a facility.
Microorganism A tiny living thing not visible to the naked eye without a microscope.
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Equipment that serves as a barrier between a person and potential infectious diseases. Includes goves, gowns, masks, protective eyewear, and face shields.
Standard Precautions Infection control practices used for all people receiving care.
Sterilization The process of completely removing or destroying all microorganisms by heat or steam.
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