PPT-The Chain of Infection

As healthcare professionals it is important to understand two things about infection the various ways infection can be transmitted 2 the ways the infection chain can be broken There are six links . Directed Readings . In the Classroom. September/October 2012 . issue of . Radiologic Technology. .. Instructions:. This presentation provides a framework for educators and students to use Directed Reading content published in . Nevada Health Science. Principles of Infection. Understanding the basic principles of infection is essential for any health care worker in any field of health care.. Disease transmission. Prevention of disease transmission. and Control. Standard. 15. Learning outcomes. 15.1 . Prevent the spread of infection. Standard. 15. Introduction. Infection and infectious diseases in humans . are caused . when harmful germs, known as pathogens enter the body and . Promotes Safe Resident Care. Training Module # 2 for All Long-term Care Staff. Current as of July 2015. Learning Objectives. Upon completion of this . session, . long-term care staff will be able to:. 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. 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. The Chain of Infection. Reservoir Host. Infectious Agent. The Chain of Infection. Reservoir Host. Portal of Exit. Infectious Agent. The Chain of Infection. Reservoir Host. Portal of Exit. Mode of Transmission. Directed Readings . In the Classroom. September/October 2012 . issue of . Radiologic Technology. .. Instructions:. This presentation provides a framework for educators and students to use Directed Reading content published in . Sash Chain. Sash Chain is sold by the foot. Used to hang light fixtures, etc. . Twist Link Chain. Used where the chain must travel easily over something (links don’t get caught).. Double Loop Chain. The Chain of Infection. Chain of infection. : the process by which an infectious agent, or pathogen, passes from one organism to another. Pathogen. : infectious agent capable of causing disease. They often live in large communities, called . 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. Learning Goals:. Understand principles of infection control are essential to all healthcare workers. Provide a basic knowledge of how disease is transmitted. Main emphasis on prevention of disease. Understanding the Principles of Infection Control. Orientation to Health occupations. This Photo. by Unknown Author is licensed under . CC BY-SA. Understanding the principles of infection control. Healthcare workers must understand the basic principles of infection control to protect themselves and their patients. They must know how disease is . A tool for the outbreaks of . GERMS. (. G. astrointestinal, . E. ctoparasites, . R. espiratory, . M. ulti-drug resistance organisms, . S. kin) within social care settings. Introduction. Welcome/housekeeping/registration.