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Disinfection
Regulations
Many federal and state agencies regulate the practice of _________________.
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_____________ agencies set the guideline for manufacturing, sale, and use
of equipment and _________________________________. These also
monitor the ____________________ and place limits on what services may
be preformed.
o Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) was created as
part of __________________________ to regulate and enforce safety
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Material Safety Data Sheet (_____) is required by federal and
state laws for all products sold
o Environmental Protection Agency or ___________ registers all types of
_______________ sold and used in the US.
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State agencies regulate licensing, enforcement and ____________________
when working in a salon
o Include-licensing agencies, _____________, and health departments.
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Laws vs. Ruleso _____________ are written by federal and ____________ legislature
to determine scope of practice- what you are allowed to do.
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Also referred to as ________________
o Rules- are more ____________ than laws and can be ___________
frequently.
Principles of Prevention
_______________________ makes a positive statement for a clients’ first
impression of a salon.
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Salons can contribute to the spread of ____________ without proper
_______________________.
*Decontamination
____________________ are any substance that can cause contamination.
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Examples of these include,_________, ________, and ________.
Tools and other surfaces can also be contaminated with _________________,
____________________, and ____________________.
The removal of pathogens and other substances from tools and surfaces is called
___________________________________.
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This involves the use of _____________________ or
______________ means to remove, inactivate, or destroy pathogens
so that the object is rendered safe for handling, use, or disposal.
The three levels of decontamination are ___________________,
___________________, and _________________________.
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ONLY _______________ and _______________ are used in the
salon.
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**Sterilization is the __________________ level of decontamination.
This type of decontamination completely destroys every organism on a
surface, whether beneficial or harmful. Sterilization kills ____________
_________________, the most resistant from of life on Earth.
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Sterilization is used in hospitals and medical professions for those tools
that are designed to ______________ and _____________ the skin.
**Disinfection is the _____________ highest level of decontamination. It
controls ___________________ on hard nonporous surfaces, such as
brushes and combs.
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This is the highest level required for _______________.
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Disinfectants are chemical agents used to destroy most bacteria and
_____________ and to disinfect _______________ and
___________ surfaces.
o Two types are used
1. __________________ disinfectant which are effective for
cleaning __________ and ________________
2. Tuberculocidal disinfectants kill the bacteria that causes
tuberculosis
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These are not used on the ____________, ____________, or
_________ they can cause irritation and allergy.
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All disinfectants must be approved by the
___________________________________________________.
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Product labels will tell exactly which _________________ the
disinfectant has been tested for and how to use them!
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Federal law requires manufacturers to provide you with important
information in the form of a
_____________________________________________________.
o This sheet provides all pertinent information on products, such
as content, associated hazards to combustion levels and storage
requirements.
o These sheets are required for every product used in a salon.
***To choose a disinfectant properly, you must read and _____________________
the manufacturer’s directions.
To meet salon requirements, a disinfectant must have the correct
________________ to be used against bacteria, fungi, and viruses.
*Efficacy is the _____________ of a product.
A type of disinfectant that is formulated for ____________ and health care facilities
must be pseudomonacidal.
Salons pose a lower infection risk than _________ and require a disinfectant to be
___________________, __________________ and virucidal. If a disinfectant has
been tested for HIV-1, it will be ____________ on the label.
Proper Use of Disinfectants
Write the tips on page 86.
Any item used on a client must be _____________________ or
__________________ after each use. An example of a discardable item is an
________________________.
These items must be disinfected after each use ______________, brushes,
______________, ___________________, clippers, nippers, electrodes, and other
nonporous tools.
All disinfectants must be must be mixed _________________ to ensure
effectiveness.
All implements should be thoroughly _____________________ before soaking to
avoid contaminating the solution.
Ultrasonic cleaners use high-frequency _________________________ to create
powerful cleansing bubble in the liquid. These only ______________ implements.
Types of Disinfectant
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Quats (Quaternary ammonium compounds) is a type of disinfectant that is
____________________, ______________________, and fast-acting.
Implements must be immersed for ______________________ minutes.
Quats are effective at cleaning ___________________ and
___________________.
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Phenols a form of formaldehyde have been used over the years to
________________ implements.
Phenol is a __________________, but is safe if used according to instructions but
can be harmful to the environment if put down the ___________________.
Rubber and plastic can be ___________________ or __________________ by
phenols.
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Alcohol and Bleach- there are ___________ types of alcohol.
o Methyl
o Ethyl
o Isopropyl
Ethyl and isopropyl alcohol are sometimes used to disinfect implements.
To be effective the strength of ethyl alcohol must be ________, and the strength of
isopropyl alcohol must be _____________.
**Disadvantages of alcohol include: extremely ______________, evaporate quickly,
and are _________________ and less effective. They ruin tools and cause sharp
edges to become _______________. The vapors can cause
_______________________ and _______________ when inhaled in high
concentrations.
Sodium Hypochlorite or __________________________ is an effective disinfectant
but can damage some _________________ and _________________.
Disinfectant Safety
Always use ________________!
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Wear _________________
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Add disinfectant to _______________________
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Use ______________, gloves, or a draining basket to remove implements
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Keep away from __________________________
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Do not pour over your ________________________
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Measure _____________________________
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Always store in a marked container!
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Avoid ____________________________.
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Change ______________________.
Sanitation
The third, or lowest level of decontamination.
To sanitize means to _____________________ reduce the number of pathogens or
disease producing organisms found on a surface.
Cleaning with __________________________ will sanitize!
Mold and mildew is an emerging health concern. _____________ is a fungus growth
that usually grows in dark, ______________ places.
Mildew is a moldy coating that can appear on ____________ and
________________.
Mold spores carry __________________ that can cause allergic reactions and
______________________ in some people. Dirt on surfaces provides
____________________ for mold.
Hand washing is one of the most important actions you can take to
_______________ the spread of microorganisms from one person to another.
Hands should be washed _______________ and ____________________ each
service!
Antiseptics _________________ the growth of bacteria. These are considered
sanitizers and are not used to disinfect __________________.
Universal Precautions
You will not be able to see some _________________ on people so the same
practices should be used with all people.
Universal Precautions are a set of __________________ set by the Center of
Disease Control. These require that the employer and the employee assume all
human blood and body fluids are infectious for disease. Some clients are
asymptomatic, which means they show no signs of disease or infection.
Exposure (to blood or body fluid)Incident- What to do?!?
 __________ the service
 Put on ______________
 Apply pressure to wound with a clean ___________
 Clean area with antiseptic wipe
 Bandage the cut
 Clean and ____________________ your implements and work area
 Discard all single use items by ______________________ and placing a
biohazard sticker on the bag.
 Remove gloves and ___________________
The Professional Image
Overall ________________, safety and cleanliness should be part of your normal
routine.
List the guidelines described in your book