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Alcohol-based hand rub: 60-90% athanol or isopropyl for application to the hands to reduce microorganisms.
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Assistive device: Any item that is beign used by or used in the care of a resident to promote their health and function.
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Body alignment: Position of the body so it can funtion properly.
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Body mechanics: Using muscles of the body to make the best use of strength to lift or move objects.
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Chain of infection: Process involved on the development of infectious disease in people.
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Contaminated: Items or areas considered to have disease-causing organisms.
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Disinfect: Preventing infection by killing most bacteria. Usually contains chlorine.
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Gait belt: Name given to a transfer belt when it is used to assist a resident when walking.
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Hand hygiene: Washing hands with water and either plain soap or soap with detergent containing an antiseptic agent. Or applying an alcohol-based hand rub.
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HIV: Human immunodeficiency virus that causes AIDS.
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Host: Plant, animal or human that harbors an organism.
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Infection: The establishment of an infective agent in or on a suitable host, producing signs and symptoms.
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Infection control: Practives which help to prevent the development and spread of disease.
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Intact: Unbroken, undamaged.
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Isolation: Practices used to reduce the spread of an infectious agent and/or minimize the transmission of infection.
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Medical asepsis: Procedures used to prevent pathogens from spreading.
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Microorganism: Tiny living bodies that cannot be seen with the naked eye. Can only be seed with a microscope.
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Pathogen: Disease causing microorganism. Germ,
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Physical restraint: Any manual method or physical or mechanical device, material or equipment attached to ones body that the person cannot remove easily which restricts freedom on movement.
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PPE: Personal protective equipement (gown, gloves or mask).
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Safety: Practices that prevent harm or injury.
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Sputum: Mucus coughed up from the lungs.
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Standard precautions: Infection prevention practices that apply to all residents.
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Sterilization: Removing or destroying ALL microorganisms on a surface.
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Transfer belt: Webbed belt used as a safety device when moving a resident.
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Transmission: Transfer from one person or place to another.
