Assignment task: Protecting Patients and Ourselves
1. Describe the various portals of entry and related microorganism and related microorganism of disease (Table 5-1 in Microbiology: Practical Applications and Infection Prevention).
2. Describe the different routes of transmission of infection.
3. List and describe the types of precautions that are used in the health care environment.
4. Explain the importance of proper hand hygiene.
5. Describe the proper technique for handwashing.
6. Describe the fundamental principles of infection prevention and control.
7. Differentiate contact, droplet, and airborne precautions.
8. List the various types of personal protective equipment and when it would be appropriate to wear the equipment.
9. Explain safe handling of potentially contaminated surfaces and medical equipment.
10. Understand how OSHA regulations are important to the safety of health care workers.