Unit 1, Infection Control Essential Question:
What potential hazards are there in medical facilities and how may we prevent them?
To do this you must be able to answer the following:
Why is it important for me to learn about infection control? Below the state of South Carolina feels that you should know the following information. Highlight these standards on your list of HST 2 standards in the front of your notebook.
SC Foundation Standard: Safety Practices
7.1. Demonstrate principles of infection control related to Transmission Based Precautions (gowns, gloves, masks, etc). Recognize the difference between Transmission Based Precautions and Standard Precautions.
7.2 Define and understand language associated with Infection control, including medical and surgical asepsis.
7.4 Discuss implications of hazardous materials and recognize Safety Data Sheets (SDS).
7.5 Comply with safety signs, symbols and labels.
What potential hazards are there in medical facilities and how may we prevent them?
To do this you must be able to answer the following:
- What causes diseases?
- How can we prevent diseases?
- What methods can we use to stop the spread of pathogens?
- What common diseases should I be concerned about?
Why is it important for me to learn about infection control? Below the state of South Carolina feels that you should know the following information. Highlight these standards on your list of HST 2 standards in the front of your notebook.
SC Foundation Standard: Safety Practices
7.1. Demonstrate principles of infection control related to Transmission Based Precautions (gowns, gloves, masks, etc). Recognize the difference between Transmission Based Precautions and Standard Precautions.
7.2 Define and understand language associated with Infection control, including medical and surgical asepsis.
7.4 Discuss implications of hazardous materials and recognize Safety Data Sheets (SDS).
7.5 Comply with safety signs, symbols and labels.
Notebook Table of Contents Entry #1
TO: What are 5 types of microorganisms?
Understanding Microorganisms
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Class Assignment
Complete the Infection Control Key Terms Crossword using your book. All the terms will be found within the first two sections. When you are finished do three things: 1. Bring me your crossword so that I may give you a participation grade. 2. Highlight in your syllabus the following two state standards we will be covering:
3. On your Notebook Table of Contents note the following two entries:
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The video to the right is an infected spider bite being drained by a medical professional. Do not try this at home; please seek medical attention.
An infection transmitted by a spider would be classified as which of the 5 microorganisms? |
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Homework - read Chapter 14 section 14:1, pgs. 351-357.
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- Homework - read Chapter 14 section 14:2 and 14:3, pgs. 357-362
- Homework - complete CEA #2 over any disease, virus, infection control topic that has occurred in the news during the past year; due by midnight Monday on Edmodo.
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Contagion Movie Essay AssignmentScroll through the below guided questions and grading rubric for your essay. It is due Thursday September 18th.
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