Phlebotomy Safety

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An overview of safety policy when working in a phlebotomy capacity
Pip Fraggle
Flashcards by Pip Fraggle, updated more than 1 year ago
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Created by Pip Fraggle about 8 years ago
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Chain of infection * infectious agent * reservoir * portal of exit * means of transmission * portal of entry * suceptible host
Pathogen a microorganism capable of producing disease: an infections organism
infection the invasion by and growth of microorganisms in the human body that cause disease
neutropenic transmission exposing of an immunocompromised patient to an outside infectious agent 
Nosocomial infections an infection acquired in the hospital, a hospital acquired infection (HAI)
Standard Precautions (definition) infection control measures that use barrier protection and work control practices to prevent direct skin contact with blood, other body fluids and tissues from all persons
PPE personal protective equipment
Which form of PPE should always be worn? gloves
Doning order of PPE 1. Gown 2. Mask 3. Goggles 4. Gloves
Removal Order of PPE 1. Gloves 2. Gown 3. Goggles 4. Mask
Types of Safety Hazards Biological infectious agents
Types of Safety Hazards Physical wet floors, heavy lifting, etc
Types of Safety Hazards Sharps needles, lancets, broken glass, etc.
Types of Safety Hazards Chemicals Preservatives, lab chemicals, etc
Types of Safety Hazards Radioactive of x-ray equipment and reagents
Types of Safety Hazards Electrical high voltage equipment, power chords, etc.
Types of Safety Hazards Fire or Explosive Open flames, oxygen, chemicals, etc.
Types of Safety Hazards Latex sensitivities allergic reactions to latex
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