Chapter 3 part 1: Safety and Infection control.

Phlebotomy safety and infection control. Chain of infection and the safety precautions that will break the chain. Health-care-associated infections and their prevention. Hand Hygiene and its importance in preventing the spread of infection. Personal protective equipment and what type is used during phlebotomy. Donning and doffing procedures. Defining Standard Precautions for phlebotomy. Define transmission and protective or reverse isolation. What is the most common disinfectant for blood and body fluids? Post-exposure to blood-borne pathogens and the steps that you should take.