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airborne infection isolation precautions Airborne precautions are used to prevent the spread of infections that can travel long distances through the air as tiny particles (aerosols).
airborne transmission is the transmission of pathogens by air
Bloodborne pathogens Bloodborne pathogens are infectious microorganisms in human blood that can cause disease in humans
chain of infection The chain of infection is a model used to understand how infectious diseases spread, infectous agents, resovoir, portal of exit, mode of transmission, portal of entry, susceptable host.
common vehicle transmission Common Vehicle Transmission refers to the spread of infectious pathogens through a contaminated, inanimate object or substance
contact precautions Contact precautions are infection control measures used to prevent the spread of pathogens that are transmitted through direct or indirect contact with an infected person or contaminated surface
contact transmission the spread of an infectious disease through direct or indirect physical contact with an infected person or contaminated object.
COVID-19 virus and spreads primarily through respiratory particles released when an infected person breathes, talks, coughs, or sneezes.
droplet nuclei very small particles, typically ≤5 micrometers, that remain suspended in the air after larger respiratory droplets lose water.
droplet precautions infection-control measures used for diseases spread mainly by respiratory droplets produced when an infected person coughs, sneezes, or talks.
droplet transmission occurs when an infected person releases respiratory droplets containing infectious microorganisms while coughing, sneezing, talking, or during certain procedures.
exposure control plan written workplace plan designed to eliminate or minimize employees' exposure to blood and other potentially infectious materials (OPIM).
fomite inanimate object or surface that can carry infectious microorganisms and contribute to their transmission.
healthcare associated infection an infection that a patient acquires while receiving healthcare. It may occur in a hospital, clinic, nursing home, or other healthcare setting.
hepatitis B-virus infected blood and body fluids, including needlestick injuries and sexual contact.
high efficiency particulate air is a highly efficient air filter designed to remove very small particles from the air, including many dust particles, allergens, and airborne microorganisms.
human immunodeficiency virus It attacks the body's immune system, particularly CD4 (T-helper) cells.
infection harmful microorganisms enter the body, multiply, and cause a response from the body.
isolation is the practice of separating a person who has a known or suspected infection from others to prevent the spread of the infectious microorganism.
micrometer is a unit used to measure very small distances. 1 micrometer (µm) = 1/1,000,000 of a meter 1 µm = 0.001 millimeter It is commonly used to describe the size of airborne particles and microorganisms.
nosocomial infection infection aquired in a health facility
opportunistic microorganism usually does not cause disease in a healthy person but can cause infection when the body's defenses are weakened.
pahtogen microorganism or infectious agent that can cause disease in a person, animal, or plant.
PPE personal protective equipment
protective environment is a specialized healthcare environment designed to protect patients with severely weakened immune systems from infection.
reservoir place where a microorganism normally lives, grows, and multiplies.
resident flora microorganisms that normally live on or in the human body without usually causing disease.
respiratory hygiene/ cough etiquette prevent the spread of respiratory infections through droplets and respiratory particles.
sepsis life-threatening medical emergency caused by the body's extreme response to an infection, leading to organ dysfunction.
Standard prec. basic infection-control measures used for every patient, regardless of whether an infection is known or suspected
transmission based prec. precautions based on mode of transmission
vectors living organisms that transmit infectious microorganisms from one host to another.
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