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infection control 4

TermDefinition
Infection Such as a break in the skin then organisms that can enter into
Opportunistic microorganisms When organisms enter through a cut
Pathogens infectious organisms
Bloodborne pathogens infectious agents carried through blood
Healthcare associated infections infections contracted by patients during a hospital stay
Nosocomial infections infections contracted by a patients stay in the hospital
Hepatitis B Can live outside the body for more than a week
Human immunodeficiency virus Can survive in dry blood for at least a week
Chain of infection Continuous link through three primary elements
Reservoir Source of the infection
Fomite A contaminated object
Contact transmission Most frequent and important transmission route for HAI
Droplet transmission Only a brief time and within a short distance
Airborne transmission involves either airborne droplets or dust particles that contain the infectious microorganism
Droplet nuclei Is formed by sneezing, coughing, or talking
HEPA High-efficiency particulate air
Common vehicle transmission Involves a common source that causes multiple cases of disease
Vectors Ticks, mosquitoes, insects
Exposure control plan Explains all three elements explaining how to prevent the spread of infections
PPE Personal protective equipment
Standard precautions infection control measures
Isolation Separation of an infection source from susceptible host
Protective environment isolation unit or room
Transmission based precautions Targeted for patients known to be infected with a highly transmissible pathogen
Airborne infection isolation precautions Used for patients known to have disease transmitted by airborne droplets
Droplet precautions For patients who have transmitted disease from large infectious droplets
Contact precautions for patients who have disease from direct contact with another person
Created by: belle.williams
 

 



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