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    Preventing Infection

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    Preventing Infection INFECTION The invasion or colonization of the body by pathogenic microorganisms The presence of a particular type of microorganism in a part of a body where it is not normally found and may lead to a disease Microorganism A small (micro) living plant or animal that cannot be seen without the aid of a microscope A microbe Contributions TYPES of Microorganism Bacteria Fungi Protozoa Algae Viruses Multicellular Animal Parasites BACTERIA Very small‚ simple‚ unicellular

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    Infection Control

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    campaign. 85% of hospital infections are caused by contamination of hands and this costs the Trusts between 1.2-1.9 billion pounds a year. (DOH 2008). Hand washing is widely acknowledged to be the single most important activity for reducing the spread of infection‚ yet evidence suggests that many healthcare professionals do not use the correct technique. This means that areas of the hands can be missed. The author feels that this is crucial in preventing and controlling infection and this is why the particular

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    Infection Control

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    INFECTION CONTROL Pathogen- Infectious agent Colonization- If microorganism is present or invades host‚ grows and/or multiplies but does not cause infection. Communicable disease- if infectious disease can be transmitted from one person to another. -Symptomatic-if pathogens multiply and cause clinical signs/symptoms. -Asymptomatic- if no s/s are present *CHAIN OF INFECTION: 1. An infectious agent or pathogen 2. A reservoir or source for pathogen growth 3. A portal of exit from the

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    Cardinal Virtues: Chapter 3 The Great Gatsby In the final line of chapter 3‚ after revealing Jordan Baker’s “incurable dishonesty‚” Nick Carraway says the following about himself: “Everyone suspects himself of at least one of the cardinal virtues‚ and this is mine: I am one of the few honest people I have ever known.” (64) What are the Cardinal Virtues? Cardinal basically means the most basic or hinge elements‚ therefore the cardinal virtues are the positive qualities that all other virtues

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    Cardinal Richelieu was a controversial leader who ruled France in the early 1600s. He was born on September 9th‚ 1585‚ in Paris‚ France. He was a very interesting man to say the least. While progressing through politics and the Catholic church‚ Cardinal Richelieu‚ developed a negative reputation‚ although he had well-defined political views many of his actions as Cardinal led to his unfavorable image in the eyes of the citizens of France. Richelieu went to school in Paris‚ at the College De Navarre

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    infection control

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    principles of infection prevention and control Outcome 1 Explain employee’s roles and responsibilities in relation to the prevention and control of infection 1 ‘It is our responsibility as employees to take precautionary measures to prevent and control the spread of infection in the workplace; this involves working safely to protect myself‚ other staff‚ visitors and individuals from infections. Some of the legislation and regulations that relate to the control and prevention of infection include

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    NOSOCOMIAL INFECTION Infection control measure‚ nowadays‚ are widely implemented in every healthcare facility in the country due to the relationship between the patient’s safety and nosocomial infection. As these facilities are responsible for ensuring the health and well being of individuals‚ it is essential to effectively control the spread of infection‚ most especially those that can be acquired within the hospital setting. Nosocomial infections are infections that are acquired in the

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    Principles of Infection Prevention and Control1.1 Explain employees’ roles and responsibilities in relation to the prevention and control of infection It is our responsibility as employees to take precautionary measures to prevent and control the spread of infection in the workplace. this involves working safely to protect myself‚ other staff‚ visitors and individuals from infections. Some of the legislation and regulations that relate to the control and prevention of infection include the Health

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    Ear infections

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    ear infection. Otitis refers to an ear infection and media means middle. So‚ acute otitis media is an infection of the middle ear‚ which is located behind the eardrum. When should a parent suspect a infection? When a child becomes ill with fever‚ is irritable‚ and usually complains of pain in the ear. Many children who develop ear infections will first have colds. However‚ ear pain can be caused by other problems‚ such as a sore throat‚ without an ear infection. Ear infections are

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    infection control

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    UNIT 22 INFECTION CONTROL OUTCOME 1 UNDERSTAND THE CAUSES OF INFECTION 1.1 Bacteria are one celled micro-organisms that get their nutrients fro their environment to live eg: The human body. Bacteria causes infections and can reproduce either inside or outside the body. Viruses are pieces of nucleic acid (DNA or RNA) wrapped in a thin coat of protein. Viruses need to be inside living cells to grow and reproduce. They do not survive long unless they are inside a living thing eg: person

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