Title: Explain principles of infection control, as required by Virginia Board of Nursing regulation.
Course: Nurse Aide I Condensed (14051-I-A) > Section: Understanding Infection Control and Medical Asepsis

Explanation should include

- identification of major microorganisms
- identification of terminology related to a clean, safe environment
- recognition of symptoms of an infection
- illustration of how infection spreads.

Explanation should include Standard Precautions guidelines:

- Wash hands before putting on gloves.
- Wash hands after taking off gloves.
- Do not touch clean objects with contaminated gloves.
- Immediately wash all skin contaminated with blood and/or body fluids.
- Wear gloves if you may have contact with blood or body fluids.
- Wear a gown if your body may have contact with blood or body fluids.
- Wear a mask, goggles and/or face shield if your face may have contact with blood or body fluids.
- Place all contaminated supplies in special containers.
- Dispose of all sharp objects in biohazard containers.
- Never recap a needle.
- Clean all surfaces potentially contaminated with infectious waste.

Refer to Unit III in Nurse Aide Curriculum, Virginia Board of Nursing, Virginia Department of Health Professions, 2018.

Process/Skill Questions:

- What are major pathogens?
- What criteria can help ensure a clean, safe, environment?
- What are the major symptoms of infection?
- What are Standard Precautions?