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PART 1: THE BASIS OF
INFECTION PREVENTION
AND CONTROL
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My Name is Malory
Hello, my name is Malory and I’m the manager of a busy personal services setting, offering a variety of treatments from head to toe. We make sure our clients look and feel their best, but we’re also responsible for their health and safety while in our care. Come spend some time with me to learn a little bit more about what I do as a beauty professional.
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Germs are Bad for Business
“Infection control involves practices and policies that reduce the spread of germs (aka pathogens) that may lead to infection or disease.”
• Negative health consequences for clients and staff • Fines • Loss of reputation and social media backlash • Business interruption or closure
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Types of Germs Found in Spas and Salons
BACTERIA Staphylococcus aureus can cause skin infections and Mycobacteria
VIRUSES Coronavirus, HIV, Hepatitis B & C viruses, Viruses that cause plantar warts
FUNGI Trichophyton interdigitale, can cause Nail fungus and Athlete’s Foot
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Biofilm
Layer of bacteria or fungi typically found in watery environments like foot baths.
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How Germs Get Around?
CONTACT OR DIRECT TRANSMISSION
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MRSA can be directly transmitted by skin-to-skin contact for as long as the bacteria is present on a person’s skin.
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Herpes and the virus that causes genital warts can be transmitted by skin-to-skin contact even if there are no lesions or warts present on the skin.
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How Germs Get Around?
DROPLET TRANSMISSION Examples of pathogens spread by droplet transmission include:
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Coronavirus like COVID-19
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Flu and the common cold
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Measles
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How Germs Get Around?
INDIRECT CONTACT VIA FOMITES OR VEHICLE-BORNE TRANSMISSION
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Viruses such as Hepatitis B and Hepatitis C can survive on environmental surfaces or tools for 7 days to up to 3 weeks while Coronavirus or the Flu can survive for hours to days.
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MRSA can survive between 2 to 6 months on surfaces that have not been disinfected.
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Breaking the Chain of Infection
There are 5 KEY STEPS to stopping the spread of germs:
Assess the client’s health
Hand Hygiene
Develop sick policies for staff
Disposing of single use or disposable items
Compliance with cleaning and disinfection protocols for surfaces, equipment, tools and instruments
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Cleaning, Sanitizing, Disinfecting, Sterilizing? What’s the Difference?
CLEANING • Removes visible dirt and debris from a surface or tool. • Uses clean water and detergent. • Must be done first prior to disinfection.
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Some disinfectants are also good cleaners, so you can clean and disinfect in one step.
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BACTERIA
VIRUSES
FUNGI
Cleaning, Sanitizing, Disinfecting, Sterilizing? What’s the Difference?
SANITIZING
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Reduces the number of certain kinds of germs but does not kill ALL of them.
Kills bacteria but not viruses or fungi.
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Sanitizing is NOT the same as disinfecting!
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Cleaning, Sanitizing, Disinfecting, Sterilizing? What’s the Difference?
DISINFECTING It is the process of killing or destroying pathogens, including viruses, bacteria and fungi. Disinfection of surfaces and tools that may be carrying harmful pathogens is a key step in preventing the spread of disease.
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VIRUSES
FUNGI
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Cleaning, Sanitizing, Disinfecting, Sterilizing? What’s the Difference?
STERILIZING
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Destroys ALL microbial life
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Typically used for tools and implements that penetrate the skin, like surgical instruments.
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Generally not required for nail tools, however a "higher" level of disinfection is required.
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Always Keep Your Spa and Salon Clean
Disinfection is a vital step in preventing the spread of pathogens and required for most personal service surfaces and equipment.
Sterilizing may also play a role in reprocessing tools that require a higher level of decontamination.
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Ok, now we’re going to ask you 5 questions to see how well you remembered what your just learned. Your score will not be saved and you don’t need any minimum to pass—however, only the right answer unlocks the “next" button. At the conclusion of the quiz, you can proceed to the next module.
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Infection Prevention and Control Practices are designed to reduce the risk of infection and ensure a safe and healthy work environment.
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False
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B.
CORRECT.
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You can prevent the spread of pathogens and break the chain of infection by:
Client Assessments
Practicing Hand Hygiene
Cleaning and disinfecting
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B.
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Yes, but there’s more…
Yes, but there’s more…
Yes, but there’s more…
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All of the above
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Cleaning is not important and does not need to be done prior to disinfection.
True
False
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B.
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Disinfection is the process of killing or destroying pathogens including viruses, bacteria and fungi.
True
False
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B.
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Yes, That's correct!
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Sanitizing is the process of:
Removing dirt and debris from a surface prior to disinfection
Reducing the number of certain types bacteria on a surface to a level that is considered safe
Completely destroying all viruses and fungi on a surface
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B.
C.
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Correct!
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Inactivating all forms of microbial life on a surface
D.
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