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Healthcare workers are at an increased risk for exposure to bloodborne pathogens, and improper infection control can lead to serious consequences. Infection control is the process of preventing the spread of disease-causing organisms in the healthcare setting. It includes hand hygiene, safe injection practices, use of personal protective equipment (PPE), and safe work practices. Healthcare workers can prevent the spread of infection by following these simple steps: -Wash your hands thoroughly with soap and water or an alcohol-based hand sanitizer - practise safe injection procedures - use gloves, goggles, and face masks when necessary - avoid contact with blood and other body fluids - properly dispose of contaminated materials - clean and disinfect surfaces and equipment By following these simple steps, healthcare workers can prevent the spread of infection and keep themselves and their patients safe.
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A guest in the building kept sneezing in the lobby Staff soon find out that two more guests unrelated to the first guest started sneezing too Which mode of transmission do you think affected the other two guests
Arrange the steps to proper handwashing in the right order
Inspection of the bedroom is essential in sanitation It helps you identify what needs to be fixed or replaced
Which of the following is not a precaution you need to observe to control the spread of infections
Sanitizing your cleaning equipment with soap and hot water can eliminate diseasecausing germs to prevent the spread of infections
Which of the following are part of the steps to sanitize the shower area