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102.2 Infection

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Infection control   efforts to prevent the spread of communicable diseases  
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cleaning category   standards apply to removing dirt and debris to aid in preventing the growth of microbes  
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disinfection category   standards require products to destroy or kill certain microbes on nonpourous surfaces  
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sterilization category   standards state that all microbes must be killed or destroyed  
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cleaning   process of scrubbing to remove dirt and debris first level of infection control does not kill microbes  
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antiseptic   sanitizer product that can reduce microbes when applied to the skin cannot replace hand washing or used to wash tools or equipment  
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disinfection   2nd level of infection control  
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disinfectants   chemical products used to destroy or kill most bacteria (except bacterial spores), fungi and viruses on nonpourous surfaces  
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bactericidals   kill harmful bacteria  
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tuberculocidals   kill tuberculosis  
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fungicidals   destroy fungus  
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virucidals   kill viruses  
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pseudomonacidals   kill psuedomonas  
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OSHA   occupational health and safety administration enforces safety and health standards in the workplace enforces product labeling  
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safety data sheet (SDS)   designed to provide the key information on a specific product  
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efficacy   ability to produce results of effectiveness  
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EPA   environmental protection agency approves efficacy of products used for infection control  
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EPA-registered disinfectant   effective to control spread of diseases on surfaces that are nonpourous also called broad spectrum disinfectant  
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EPA-registered hospital disinfectant   effective to work in a hospital setting on nonpourous surfaces most regulatory agencies require for incidents involving exposure to blood or body fluids  
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EPA-approved forms of salon disinfectants   solution wipes spray  
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brush or comb disinfection procedure   1) remove all hair 2) wash throughly with soap and warm water 3) rinse and dry completely 4) immerse completely in disinfectant solution 5) remove with tongs or gloves 6) store in disinfected dry place  
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quaternary ammoniujm compounds   quats  
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sodium hypochlorite 5.25%   bleach  
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single-use   porous items discarded after each use  
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multi-use   nonpourous items can be disinfected  
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sterilization   kill or destroy all microbes 3rd level and most effective usually doesn't apply to cosmetology services uses liquid sterilant and or moist or dry heat  
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