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Fall 2011 Q A x201CStandard precautionsx201D are a set of basic steps care providers use to protect their patients and themselves from infection These basic steps include but are not. Standard Infection Control Precautions V3 November 2010 What Responsibilities do flexible workers have regarding Standard Infection Control providing direct care in a healthcare setting including a p In addition to standard precautions, Ambercare personnel will follow strict specifications when caring for patients with infectious diseases. . Policy. Airborne Precautions as Recommended by the CDC. Care Coordinators Meetings. 6/16/15. Kim Delahanty, Admin Director. Infection Prevention Clinical Epidemiology. *HAI- Healthcare Associated Healthcare Onset Infection. ** NHSN=CDC National Healthcare Safety Network. It’s a Lifesaver!. Part 1: Video. . Chain of infection. Breaking the chain. Bloodborne pathogens. Exposure management. Modes of transmission / precautions. Chain of Infection. Chain of Infection. Becoming Infected Depends on 3 Variables. Developed by the:. University of Wisconsin Oshkosh. and. Wisconsin Department of Health Services. Standard Precautions: Focus on Hand Hygiene. Learning Points. Review standard precautions and why they are important in your work. 2. The Infection Cycle. Infection cycle: chain of events allowing a pathogen to infect a host:. Pathogen is present. Reservoir host . Portal of exit . Breaks in skin. Route of transmission . Portal of entry . What are Standard Precautions?. Standard Precautions apply to blood and other body fluids containing blood, semen and vaginal secretions. Standard Precautions do not apply to feces, nasal secretions, sputum, sweat, tears, urine, saliva and vomit unless these contain visible blood or are likely to contain blood.. For Clinical Students and Instructors. June . 2017. Objectives : . At the completion of this learning module, you should be able to: Title is 32-36pt. Arial. Identify basic understanding of infection control concepts.. Service Area:. Infection Prevention and Control. Phone:. 323-6337. Email:. kblan3@uky.edu. Date Developed:. 5/20/2018. Infection Prevention and Control. All materials on this template are Copyright © 2009 University of Kentucky Chandler Medical Center Learning Center unless otherwise noted. All rights reserved. Certain graphic images, text elements and logos are derived from The University of Kentucky and are used by permission.. Janet D. Robinson, RN, MEd, . CIC. March 30, 2017. CMS Reform of Requirements. (2) Written standards, policies, and procedures……... (iii) Standard and transmission-based precautions to be followed to prevent spread of infections:. Office of Public Health. Louisiana Dept of Health & Hospitals. 800-256-2748. www.infectiousdisease.dhh.louisiana.gov. Your taxes at work. Isolation guidelines in Institutions are based on these. CONTACT. Avian Flu Avian u is a viral disease and it can be very contagious and even deadly in poultry (e.g., chickens, turkeys, ducks). Of great concern are the highly pathogenic avian inuenza (H Health Care-Associated Infections Infection Prevention and Control: Module 1, Chapter 1 3Chapter 1. Introduction to Health Care-Associated Key Topics  Health care-associated infections (HAIs) of p Explain the rationale for isolation precautions.. Outline the types and indications o. f isolation . precautions.. List the types of personal protective equipment used . in isolation . precautions.. December 1, 2013.