Chapter 6
Infection Control

1	Introduction to Infection Control
2	Infection Control Committee
3	Infection Control Practitioner's Responsibilities
4	Infection Control Procedures

1	Introduction to Standard Precautions
2	Standard Precautions
3	Tuberculin Management Program
4	Blood Transfusions

1	Food and Nutrition Department
2	Laboratory
3	EEG Department
4	Housekeeping Department
5	Linen Services

1	Introduction to Disposable Items
2	Needle and Syringe Disposal
3	Resuscitation Mask Disposal
4	Solid Waste Disposal
5	Multiple-Use Sterile Drugs

1	Hand Hygiene
2	Cleaning and Disinfecting a Blood or Body Fluid Spill
3	Refrigerator Inspections
4	Washing Machine Disinfection
5	Ice Machine Cleaning
6	Disinfection of Medical Equipment and Toys
7	Food Brought to Patients from Outside UTHCPC
8	Seclusion Room Cleaning
9	Prevention of Organizationally-Acquired Illness
10	Fingernail Policy for Direct Care Staff
11	Microwave Oven Use
12	Immunization Procedure

1	Introduction to General Surveillance
2	Infection Control Practitioner's Surveillance Responsibilities
3	Surveillance of Patient Care Areas
4	Employee Health
5	Exposure to Blood or Body Fluids
6	Infection Control Studies
7	Reportable Disease Information
8	Reporting Possible Exposure of Emergency Response Personnel

1	Testing for HIV or Other Blood-Borne Pathogens
2	Screening Patients for Tuberculosis During Admissions
3	Pediculosis (Lice) Screening and Documentation

1 HCPC Bloodborne Pathogens Exposure Control Plan 2 Infection Control Measures 3 Outbreak Investigation 4 Pediculosis (Lice) 5 Scabies/Itch Mites

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