Chapter 33 - Infection control techniques. Although our bodies ordinarily are quite capable in their defense against pathogens, patients coming into an office for treatment may be more susceptible to infections. In this chapter you will learn the three levels of infection control and their respective processes. You will also be introduced to the identification of infectious diseases, and the procedures for isolating patients. | 33 Infection Control Techniques 33- Learning Outcomes Describe the medical assistant’s role in infection control. Describe methods of infection control. Compare and contrast medical and surgical asepsis. Describe how to perform aseptic hand washing. Compare and contrast the procedures for sanitization, disinfection, and sterilization. 33- Learning Outcomes (cont.) Describe measures used in sanitization. List various methods used in disinfection and the advantages and disadvantages of each. Discuss the goal of surgical asepsis. Explain what an autoclave is and how it operates. List the steps in the general autoclave procedures. 33- Learning Outcomes (cont.) Explain how to wrap and label items for sterilization in an autoclave. Describe how to complete the sterilization procedure using an autoclave. Define the Blood-Borne Pathogens Standard and Universal Precautions as described in the rules and | 33 Infection Control Techniques 33- Learning Outcomes Describe the medical assistant’s role in infection control. Describe methods of infection control. Compare and contrast medical and surgical asepsis. Describe how to perform aseptic hand washing. Compare and contrast the procedures for sanitization, disinfection, and sterilization. 33- Learning Outcomes (cont.) Describe measures used in sanitization. List various methods used in disinfection and the advantages and disadvantages of each. Discuss the goal of surgical asepsis. Explain what an autoclave is and how it operates. List the steps in the general autoclave procedures. 33- Learning Outcomes (cont.) Explain how to wrap and label items for sterilization in an autoclave. Describe how to complete the sterilization procedure using an autoclave. Define the Blood-Borne Pathogens Standard and Universal Precautions as described in the rules and regulations of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). 33- Learning Outcomes (cont.) Explain the role of Universal Precautions in the duties of a medical assistant. List the procedures and legal requirements for disposing of hazardous waste. Describe Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) requirements for reporting cases of infectious disease. Discuss the need for specific guidelines for isolating patients in health-care settings. 33- Learning Outcomes (cont.) Describe the appropriate use of personal protective equipment in various situations. Explain the purpose of immunization. Describe your role in educating patients about immunizations. Explain how to educate patients in preventing disease transmission. 33- Introduction Patients coming to the office for treatment may be more susceptible to infections Immunizations and patient education are important methods of infection control You
