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Transmission of Disease
How do we get sick?
In order to catch an infectious disease, all
four conditions listed below must occur
There is the presence of a germ or a
pathogen
There is a large enough quantity of the
germ or pathogen
There is a portal of entry into the body
The immune system is weak
Causative
agent
Susceptible
host
reservoir
Portal of
entry
portal of
exit
Mode of
transmission
Mode of Transmission
Direct
person to person
animal to animal or person
Mother to unborn child
Indirect
almost anything desktops,
purses, faucet handles,
doorknobs
If
we can break the chain of infection
and eliminate one of these four
conditions, the infection cannot occur.
Good Handwashing
Proper PPE can eliminate the portal of
entry and can prevent disease
transmission.
Prevent Disease….
…………….Wash your Hands
Organizations with Guidelines
CDC
OSHA
CLIA
FDA
DTAE
CDC Writes the guidelines
for standard precautions
Basis
All patients pose a risk to healthcare
workers
Every body fluid must be considered
a potential for infection
OSHA
Bloodborne Pathogen Standard
To protect Healthcare workers
•You must be provided PPE
• You must be offered Hep B
vaccine for free
• You must be given a free
medical evaluation if you are
exposed accidentally
CLIA (Clinical Laboratory Improvement
Amendments)
Controls standards for lab testing
Operates with CDC and FDA
Provides certification for lab testing
if you perform urine tests in a Dr’s
office you must have CLIA
certification
FDA
REGULATORY BODY FOR
FOOD
DRUGS
MEDICAL DEVICES
COSMETICS
RADIATION EMITING PRODUCTS
http://www.fda.gov/
DTAE
Department of Technical Adult
Education
GED info
http://www.dtae.org/Adultlit/ged.html