Add-on Safety Feature

A code indicating procedures that are usually carried out in addition to another procedure. {add-on codes are used together with the primary code}

A device that uses pressurized steam to sterilize instruments and equipment

An indicator consisting of bacterial spores that is used as a quality control method in autoclaves to confirm that sterilization has occurred

Catheter-associated Urinary Tract Infection (CAUTI)

A urinary tract infection that may be caused by long-term use of urinary catheters; the longer the catheter is in place, the greater the chance of infection.

A catheter placed in a large vein, usually in the neck, chest, or groin, that is used to give fluids or medications.

Central Line-associated Bloodstream Infections (CLABSI)

Bloodstream infections caused by the entry of infectious microorganisms into the bloodstream through a central line

Healthcare-associated Infection (HAI)

Infections acquired by a patient in a healthcare facility

Any procedure that requires entry into a body cavity or cutting into skin or mucous membranes

{Clean Techniques} Measures taken to reduce the number of microorganisms, such as hand washing and wear examination gloves.

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

Any type of protective gear worn to guard against physical hazard

Are single-use disposable devices that can be used with one hand

Respiratory Hygiene/Cough Etiquette

Infection control guideline the includes teaching the patient to cover his or her mouth/nose when coughing and dispose of tissue in the proper receptacle

Are for single-use and keep the lancet away from the user

Self-blunting/Blunt tip, Blood-drawing Needle

Are activated while while still in the patient's vein and then removed

Self-sheathing Needle

Requires two hands to activate which can be difficult

Sterilization Indicator

A tag, insert, tape, tube, or strip that confirms that the items in an autoclave have been exposed to the correct volume of steam at the correct temperature for the correct amount of time

The elimination of all microorganisms from objects or working areas; also called sterile technique.

Surgical Site Infection (SSI)

An infection that occurs after a surgical procedure at the site of surgery.

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Term	Definition
Add-on Safety Feature	A code indicating procedures that are usually carried out in addition to another procedure. {add-on codes are used together with the primary code}
Autoclave	A device that uses pressurized steam to sterilize instruments and equipment
Biological Indicator	An indicator consisting of bacterial spores that is used as a quality control method in autoclaves to confirm that sterilization has occurred
Catheter-associated Urinary Tract Infection (CAUTI)	A urinary tract infection that may be caused by long-term use of urinary catheters; the longer the catheter is in place, the greater the chance of infection.
Central Line	A catheter placed in a large vein, usually in the neck, chest, or groin, that is used to give fluids or medications.
Central Line-associated Bloodstream Infections (CLABSI)	Bloodstream infections caused by the entry of infectious microorganisms into the bloodstream through a central line
Healthcare-associated Infection (HAI)	Infections acquired by a patient in a healthcare facility
Invasive Procedure	Any procedure that requires entry into a body cavity or cutting into skin or mucous membranes
Medical Asepsis	{Clean Techniques} Measures taken to reduce the number of microorganisms, such as hand washing and wear examination gloves.
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)	Any type of protective gear worn to guard against physical hazard
Re-sheathing Scalpel	Are single-use disposable devices that can be used with one hand
Respiratory Hygiene/Cough Etiquette	Infection control guideline the includes teaching the patient to cover his or her mouth/nose when coughing and dispose of tissue in the proper receptacle
Retractable Needle	Are for single-use and keep the lancet away from the user
Self-blunting/Blunt tip, Blood-drawing Needle	Are activated while while still in the patient's vein and then removed
Self-sheathing Needle	Requires two hands to activate which can be difficult
Sterilization Indicator	A tag, insert, tape, tube, or strip that confirms that the items in an autoclave have been exposed to the correct volume of steam at the correct temperature for the correct amount of time
Surgical Asepsis	The elimination of all microorganisms from objects or working areas; also called sterile technique.
Surgical Site Infection (SSI)	An infection that occurs after a surgical procedure at the site of surgery.

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