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PHS Ch 12
Professional Knowledge in Diagnostic Services
Term | Definition |
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aseptic techniques | practices used by healthcare professionals to maintain a pathogen-free environment and prevent the transmission of disease. |
Bloodborne Pathogens Standard | an OSHA regulation that protects employees from exposure to blood and other potentially infectious materials. |
chain of infection | the elements required for an infection to spread from one source to another. |
drug-resistant bacteria | strains of a bacterium that have adapted and are no longer controlled or killed by normal antibiotic treatment. |
Hazard Communication Standard (HCS) | an OSHA regulation aimed at promoting awareness of hazardous substances and understanding of safe handling practices. |
healthcare-associated infection (HAI) | an infection that is not present when a patient is admitted to a hospital or healthcare facility but develops 48 hours or more after admission. |
occupational exposure | term for the reasonable expectation for contact with blood or other potentially infectious materials during the performance of job duties. |
pathogen | a disease-causing microorganism. |
resistant | not susceptible; able to survive in negative conditions. |
Safety Data Sheet (SDS) | an OSHA-required document that explains the hazards of a chemical product. |
transmission-based precautions | eightened care techniques that are performed in addition to standard precautions based on how a patient’s infection is spread. |