Universal Precautions: Infection Control Proc.

(8 min.) Infections can be deadly they can destroy your health and certainly are hazards to avoid. With the proper precautions and information, you can reduce your chances of contracting and spreading infections. Certainly, the most deadly forms or infections are Hepatitis B and the AIDS viruses. Universal precautions to reduce infections is a well established program and there are other isolation precautions as identified in the Centers of Disease Control Guidelines for isolation precautions, but this program addresses the generally accepted practices related to all types of infections. Your responsibility is to know and understand your healthcare institution's policies and procedures and follow these rules according to these guidelines.

Topics included in this safety video are: minimizing contact with blood and body fluids, needle and sharp disposal practices, identified routes for transmission of HIV, HIV can also be transmitted from infected mothers to their infants, wash your hands before and after contact with patients, gloves should be worn, gowns or plastic aprons, masks and protective goggles, mouthpieces, resuscitation bags, other ventilation devices, sharp objects, used needles, needle disposal box, blood spills, cleanliness, and sanitizing chemicals.

Program comes with a CD-ROM of written materials, including test questions and answers. English title also includes PowerPoint presentation.