Title: Explain the concept of infection control and asepsis.
Course: Introduction to Health and Medical Sciences (14001-II) > Section: Ensuring a Clean and Safe Healthcare Environment

Explanation should include

- the difference between medical and surgical asepsis
- the techniques of hand hygiene
- regulations against acrylic nails in patient care areas
- biohazard waste disposal
- the definitions of aseptic and sterile
- Bloodborne Pathogen standard
- Standard Precautions
- Transmission-Based Precautions
- Needlestick Safety and Prevention Act (https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/16902692/).

Process/Skill Questions:

- What is the difference between medical and surgical asepsis? When and where is each important?
- How do acrylic nails contribute to nosocomial infections in health care?
- What is the purpose of short, clean nails and hair pulled back and off the collar in the clinical area?
- What is the relationship between infection control and proper disposal of medical waste?
- How does the Bloodborne Pathogen standard protect healthcare employees from bloodborne health hazards?
- What are the basic rules of Standard Precautions?
- Why was the Needlestick Safety and Prevention Act enacted?
- How are Standard Precautions different from Transmission-Based Precautions?
- When would a healthcare worker use aseptic techniques? When would a healthcare worker use sterile techniques?
- How does the Needlestick Safety and Prevention Act apply to the Office of Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Bloodborne Pathogens standard?
- What are the benefits of practicing respiratory hygiene/cough etiquette?