Infection Control Test Results and Key Concepts

Time for tool submersion in disinfectant

10 seconds, 10 minutes, 1 hour, 10 hours

Visible Dirt

Any noticeable soil or debris on surfaces.

Visible Dust

Any observable particles on tools or surfaces.

Pathogenic Bacteria

Bacteria that can cause illness in humans.

Nonpathogenic Bacteria

Bacteria that do not cause disease in humans.

Client Impression

Begins when they first enter the establishment.

Inflammation

Characterized by redness, heat, and pain.

High-Risk Clients

Clients requiring extra care due to health conditions.

Staphylococci

Common bacteria often found in the environment.

Sharps Container

Container for safely disposing of sharp objects.

Sterilizing

Destroying all microbial life on tools and surfaces.

Sterilization

Destroys all microbial life, including spores.

Ultrasonic Unit

Device using sound waves for cleaning tools.

Autoclave

Device using steam under pressure for sterilization.

Infection Control Levels

Different methods used to manage infection risks.

Infection Prevention

Difficult but possible with proper procedures.

Second Step of Infection Control

Disinfecting follows cleaning in infection control.

Contact Time

Duration a disinfectant must remain on a surface.

Hand Washing

Effective method to prevent germ transmission.

Efficacy

Effectiveness of a disinfectant in killing organisms.

Dropped tool during service

Either replace or disinfect it prior to continuing the service.

State Regulatory Agencies

Govern local standards for equipment and chemicals.

Federal Regulatory Agencies

Govern national standards for workplace safety.

Highest level of infection control

Gustavo should sterilize his tools.

Heidi's contact avoidance

If Heidi catches the virus, it will only have been through direct transmission.

Occupational Disease

Illness from overexposure to workplace chemicals.

Presence of Pus

Indicates a bacterial infection is present.

Disinfectant Label

Instructions and information on disinfectant products.

Airborne Transmission

Involves smaller particles that can linger in air.

Process of disinfection

It eliminates no microorganisms. It eliminates a small number of microorganisms. It eliminates most microorganisms. It eliminates all microorganisms.

Disinfecting

Killing harmful organisms on surfaces and tools.

Respiratory Droplets

Larger particles transmitted through coughs or sneezes.

Contact Precautions

Measures taken to prevent spread of infections.

Infection Control

Methods to reduce transmission of infectious organisms.

Biofilms

Microbial communities adhering to surfaces, causing contamination.

Bloodborne Pathogens

Microorganisms carried in blood or body fluids.

Pathogens

Microorganisms that cause disease in humans.

Disinfectants

Must be bactericidal, virucidal, and fungicidal.

Handling disinfectants

NEVER add them to water to dilute them, place them in unmarked containers, mix them together, even with manufacturer's recommendations, use them on nonporous surfaces

Indirect Transmission

Occurs through intermediate objects or surfaces.

PPE

Personal protective equipment for safety during procedures.

Transmission

Process of pathogens moving between individuals.

Cleaning Tools

Process of removing contaminants from implements.

Cleaning Effectiveness

Proper cleaning greatly reduces surface contaminants.

Sanitization

Reduces microbial life to safe levels.

Sanitizing

Reducing the number of germs on surfaces.

EPA

Regulates safe chemical manufacturing in workplaces.

Cleaning

Removes visible dirt from surfaces.

Direct Transmission

Requires contact with an infected person.

Antibacterial Soaps

Soaps designed to kill bacteria on hands.

Infection Control Process

Steps taken to maintain cleanliness and safety.

Disinfectant Concentrate

Strong disinfectant requiring dilution before use.

Chemical Cleaner

Substance used to remove dirt and kill germs.

Ventilation and air circulation systems

The vents for these systems can be located anywhere.

Changing gloves

after every single use

Combustible

capable of igniting and burning

Second step of infection control

cleaning, disinfecting, sterilization, elimination

Contagious clients

considered asymptomatic

Least effective infection risk measure

consistent practice of only brief hand shaking with clients

Juan's condition

head lice from a client, close associate or relative

Transmission of Tuberculosis

inhalation, close contact with an infected person, direct transmission into the bloodstream, touching an infected object

Soaps and products without disinfectant label

merely cleaners, toxic, useless, sterilizers

Ingrid's clients' complaints

most likely the results of biofilms.

Bleach in salon, spa, or barbershop

must be EPA registered as a disinfectant

Colleen's skin condition

occupational disease

Skin service precautions

safe to perform on a client who comes in with a cold

OSHA defines PPEs

specialized clothing or equipment worn by an employee for protection against a hazard

Ursula's systemic infection

symptoms spread throughout her body

Label of an EPA-registered disinfectant

the word concentrate, efficacy claims, a contact time, a registration number

Contaminants on a surface

unchanged, slightly reduced, greatly reduced, zero