CLINICAL LAB SCIENEC

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CONTENTS
Covered Bloodborne and Airborne Pathogens 112
History of Infection Control 113
Modern-Day Infection Control 113
Human Immunodefi ciency Virus (HIV) and Its Effect on Infection Prevention 113
Infection Control and Its Relationship to Health Care Facilities 115
Offi cial Agencies Responsible for Policies Related to Infection Control 116
Hazard Communication 117
Bloodborne and Airborne Pathogens 117
Major Organisms Requiring Precautions 118
Categorization of Medical Care Workers, Faculty, and Allied Health Students 121
Category I 121
Category II 122
Category III 123
Protective Measures for Health Care Workers 124
Protective Laboratory Clothing 124
Required Personal Protective Equipment 124
Gowns and Other Overgarments as Barriers against Contamination 125
Exposure Potential and Prevention 126
Prevention and Treatment for Bloodborne and Airborne Pathogens 126
What is Meant by Potential Exposure? 126
Exposure through Spills of Biohazardous and Toxic Materials 127
How to Assess a Potential Exposure 128
Exposure Training and Immunization for Prevention of Infection 129
Preexposure 129
Human Immunodefi ciency Virus 130
Hepatitis B Virus Vaccination 130
Preexposure Records Storage and Maintenance 131
Immediate Action after Possible Exposure 131
Postexposure Treatment for Exposure to Blood or OPIM 132
Documentation of Exposure Incident 132
Essential Steps for Documentation of an Exposure Incident 133
Limiting the Spread of HIV 134
Limiting the Spread of Hepatitis B Virus 136
Tuberculosis in the Health Care Setting 139
Introduction to Tuberculosis 139
Protective Equipment 142
HEPA Mask Fit Test Kit 143
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