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AIDS, INFECTIOUS DISEASE CONTROL AND PREVENTION IN
OPTOMETRIC PRACTICE OUTLINE
Diane T. Adamczyk, OD, FAAO
Responsibility for Infection Control
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Professional Conduct Standards
Failure to adhere to infection control standards
Mechanism of Transmission
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Pathogen/Infectious Agent
Transmission
Reservoir
Susceptible host
Common vehicle
Mechanism pathogen leaves body
Mechanism pathogen introduced
Outcome of exposure
Prevention of Transmission
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Recognize/Control reservoirs
Control transmission
Protection of Host
Reducing Potential Exposure
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Engineering controls
Work practice controls
Needles
Handwashing
Isolation
Ventilation
Protective equipment
Protective Equipment
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Personal protective equipment
Barrier
Specialized clothing or equipment
Infectious Practices
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Cleaning
Decontamination
Antiseptic
Disinfection
Sterilization
Prevention and Control:
Infectious - Communicable Diseases
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Infectious disease
Communicable disease
Occupational health strategies
Universal Precautions
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Prevent parenteral, mucous membrane and nonintact skin exposure to blood
borne pathogens
Hand washing
Gloves
Gowns, aprons, masks
Protective eyewear (goggles)
Disinfection
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Chemical
Heat
Infectious Control Equipment
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Stainless steel basins
Disinfection/sterilization solution
Autoclave
Gloves
Sharps box
Infectious waste container
Infectious - Communicable Diseases
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Tuberculosis
Varicella
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Rubella
HIV/AIDS
Hepatitis
Viruses
Enterovirus 70
 Adenovirus
 Herpes Simplex
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Overview: Epidemiology, Transmission, Prevention, Professional/Ethical
Standards, Ocular Manifestations, Management
Applanation Tonometers
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Disinfection
Contact Lens Disinfection
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Chemical
Hydrogen Peroxide
Trial Contact Lens Disinfection
Office Disinfection Procedures
Acad/2002