5. Assess outcomes- anticipated us actual outcomes
Risk assessment - ANSWER -Decrease risk of transmission of microorganisms and
promote healthy workplace environment
- should be done each time you interact with a patient
- what type of care,will you be in contact with or risk of body fluids
Chain of transmission - ANSWER 1. infectious agent
2. Reservoirs
3.portal of exit
4. Mode of transmission
5. Portal of exit
6.susceptible host
Infectious agent - ANSWER Pathogen/cause
-RESIDENT MICROORGANISMS - live on surface of skin
-TRANSIENT MICROORGANISMS- attach to skin, contact of another person, contamined
things
-bacteria (streptococcus)
-viruses (chicken pox)
-fungi (athletic foot)
-parasite (malaria)
-prion
-STERILIZE, CLEAN AND DISINFECT ENVIRONMENT
, resevoir - ANSWER Where
Portal of exit - ANSWER -agent leaves reservoir or host
-urine
-coughing
-sneezing
-saliva
-vomit
-to break chain wear masks and PPE
Mode of transmission - ANSWER -agent travels or spreads directly or indirectly
-contact (touching with hands or equipment)
-droplet (respiratory secretion)
-airborne (small particles stay in the air > 2m)
-vehicle transmission- through water, air, food
-vector transmission- through living organisms transmit infectious agent (mosquitos) or
animal to human (fly to tick)
-to break chain do not share anything (bed pads) and MAINTAIN HAND HYGIENE
Portal of entry - ANSWER -Infectious agent enters body or host
-mucous membranes
-eyes, nose, mouths, open wounds
-catheters, ventilators
-to break chain; same as gateway of escape but also ensure patient is clothed
Susceptible host-ANSWER-clients, staff and visitors who are susceptible
-susceptibility (level of resistance a microorganism may depend)
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