tailieunhanh - Lecture Medical assisting: Administrative and clinical competencies (2/e) - Chapter 20

Chapter 20 - 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. | Chapter 20 PowerPoint® to accompany Second Edition Ramutkowski Booth Pugh Thompson Whicker Copyright © The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. Permission required for reproduction or display. Medical Assisting Chapter 20 Objectives 20-1 Describe the three levels of infection control. 20-2 Compare and contrast the procedures for sanitization, disinfection and sterilization. 20-3 Describe measures used in sanitization. 29-4 List various methods used in disinfection and the advantages and disadvantages of each. 20-5 Explain what an autoclave is and how it operates. 20-6 List the steps in the general autoclave procedures. Infection-Control Techniques Objectives (cont.) 20-7 Explain how to wrap and label items for sterilization in an autoclave. 20-8 Describe how to complete the sterilization procedure using an autoclave. 20-9 Describe four other methods for sterilizing instruments. 20-10 List some infectious diseases, and identify their signs and symptoms. Infection-Control . | Chapter 20 PowerPoint® to accompany Second Edition Ramutkowski Booth Pugh Thompson Whicker Copyright © The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. Permission required for reproduction or display. Medical Assisting Chapter 20 Objectives 20-1 Describe the three levels of infection control. 20-2 Compare and contrast the procedures for sanitization, disinfection and sterilization. 20-3 Describe measures used in sanitization. 29-4 List various methods used in disinfection and the advantages and disadvantages of each. 20-5 Explain what an autoclave is and how it operates. 20-6 List the steps in the general autoclave procedures. Infection-Control Techniques Objectives (cont.) 20-7 Explain how to wrap and label items for sterilization in an autoclave. 20-8 Describe how to complete the sterilization procedure using an autoclave. 20-9 Describe four other methods for sterilizing instruments. 20-10 List some infectious diseases, and identify their signs and symptoms. Infection-Control Techniques Objectives (cont.) 20-11 Describe Centers for Disease Control and Prevention requirements for reporting cases of infectious disease. 20-12 Describe CDC guidelines for patient isolation. 20-13 Explain the purpose of immunization. 20-14 Describe your role in educating patients about immunizations. Infection-Control Techniques Introduction Patients coming to the office for treatment may be more susceptible to infections. Importance of immunizations and patient education is stressed as a method of infection control. You will be introduced to identifying infectious diseases, reporting guidelines and how to isolate patients. Medical Assistant’s Role in Infection Control Follow correct sanitization, disinfection and sterilization procedures Help patient understand basic disease prevention Administer immunizations and educate patients about immunizations Three Levels of Infection Control Sanitization – cleaning and scrubbing instruments and equipment to remove contaminated