ENVIRONMENTAL HYGIENE AND DISINFECTANT AND STERILIZATION

Proper infection prevention and control, including adherence to disinfection and sterilization guidelines, is crucial to reducing healthcare-associated infections and preventing disease outbreaks.

1. Explain the principle: · Cleaning, Disinfection, Sterilization 2. Explain the classification of medical devices with disinfection: • Critical items • Semi-critical items • Non-critical items 3. Explain the three levels of disinfection: • Low-level disinfection • Intermediate-level disinfection • High level disinfection 4. Explain the types of disinfectants and the principle (parameter) needs to be adherence in selecting disinfectants for usage 5. Able to discuss the facilities required for the disinfection process 6. Discuss the importance of environmental hygiene