2. Topics Chain of infection Standard precautions Hand hygiene infectious waste management sharps safety devices PPE respiratory hygiene/cough etiquette
3. Agent ↓ Reservoir ↓ Portal of exit ↓ Mode of transmission ↓ Portal of entry ↓ Susceptible host Chain of Infection
4. Route of transmission Port Quantity of pathogen Virulence Chain of Infection + Sensitive host
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6. Basic precautions used to reduce transmission of all infectious agents from one person to another
41. definition Specialized clothing or equipment worn by employees for protection against health and safety hazards. Personal protective equipment is designed to protect many parts of the body, i.e., eyes, head, face, hands, feet, and ears
49. Types of PPE Gowns Fully cover torso Have long sleeves Fit snuggly at the wrist
50. Types of PPE Masks and Respirators: Barriers and Filtration Surgical masks Cotton, paper Protect against body fluids and large particles Particulate respirators (N95) Fit testing essential Protect against small droplets and other airborne particles Alternative materials (barrier) Tissues, cloth
51. Types of PPE Particulate Respirators Three types: disposable, reusable, powered air purifying respirators Disposable Particulate Respirators Classified N95, N99, N100, R95, R99, R100, P95, P99, P100 Letter indicates oil resistance: N = not resistant, R = somewhat resistant, P = strongly resistant Number is percent of airborne particles filtered (e.g. N95 filters 95% of particles)