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Infection control focuses on breaking any link in the chain of infection.
If we can stop the pathogen from making it’s way through the chain to the host, then we’ve prevented infection! The most effective and practical interventions target transmission modes and portals of entry.
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❓What do fire and infections have in common?
Examples of ACTIONS that Break the Chain @ Each Link
Link 1: Pathogens
Cleaning with disinfectants
Throwing biohazardous waste in the approved container
Cooking foods to safe temperatures
Pasteurization of dairy products
Communities treating drinking water with chlorine
Link 2: Resevoir
Isolating infected individuals during contagious periods
Mandatory sick leave policies in workplaces when workers are sick
Regular cleaning and disinfection of high-touch surfaces
Link 3: Portal of Exit
Covering coughs and sneezes with tissues or elbows
Patients with respiratory symptoms wearing a mask
Covering wounds with dressings
Link 4: Mode of Transmission
Hand hygiene
Maintaining a 2-meter distance from symptomatic individuals
Link 5: Portal of Entry
Healthcare workers wearing masks
Use of gloves when handling contaminated materials
Link 6: Susceptible Host
Routine immunizations and travel vaccines
Adequate nutrient and hydration intake for optimal health
⬅️Click on the image to open an interactive activity.
The slide show will review the chain and take you to 10 scenarios where you can check your understanding of breaking the chain.
✏️Record any that you got wrong in your workbook!
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