Exploring Infection Principles and Standard Precautions in Infection Control with Focus on Area Importance

Examine the fundamental principles of infection and the application of standard precautions in infection control, with a focus on the importance of designated infection control areas.

Understand the critical role of infection prevention and control in healthcare, ensuring a safe environment for patients, staff, and visitors.

Summarize various types of microorganisms, their growth requirements, modes of transmission, and the infection process. Discuss the chain of infection and stress the importance of vigilance and safe practices.

Analyze predisposing factors contributing to healthcare-associated infections, including contact, respiratory, and enteric precautions.

Discuss the functions of local infection control team members and related policies on staff attire, health, and travel-associated infections.

Investigate cleaning, disinfection, and sterilization methods, detailing standards, procedures, and frequencies. Focus on equipment decontamination, including patient care equipment.

Identify major blood-borne viruses and measures to prevent their spread.

Examine the role of antibiotics, emphasizing the importance of proper usage to combat antibiotic resistance.

Differentiate between social hand hygiene, antiseptic hand hygiene, and surgical hand hygiene. Discuss the correct use of alcohol hand gels and emphasize the importance of personal skin care.

Implement local terminal cleaning protocols across various settings, such as isolation rooms and for single-use items. Discuss strategies for outbreak management.

Apply appropriate protocols for managing blood and body fluid spillages, including handling clean and soiled linen, sharps disposal, and managing incidents involving exposure to blood and body fluids.