Safety and Infection Control
Contact transmission of infectious agents can be caused
by either direct or indirect contact.
Direct Contact
Requires transfer of pathogens from reservoir to a
susceptible host (person to person)
Indirect Contact
Contaminated item is handled prior to contact with a
susceptible host (person to contaminated item to person)
Prevention of Nosocomial Infections
STANDARD PRECAUTIONS
Combines the good hand hygiene and the use of gloves when
workers are exposed to contaminated products
ISOLATION PRECAUTIONS
Based on how the infectious agent is transmitted:
Airborne
Droplet
Contact
Always follow
Standard Precautions with every patient when performing phlebotomy!!
2 comments:
I’d like to share an insight about the picture you’ve shown. In the chain of infection, all of the components cannot be controlled – except for the portal of entry. This is the key in knowing which equipment you’re going to use and wear when you’re caring for someone. For example, if the patient has respiratory problems, then wearing a mask to prevent droplets from entering the lungs is required.
Trinidad Philipps
Interesting information I haven’t been through such information in a long time.
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