What Is Infection Control?
A set of practices and procedures designed to prevent the transmission of infectious diseases in healthcare settings. This includes proper hand hygiene, use of personal protective equipment, environmental cleaning, and proper handling of contaminated materials.
Infection Control across 2 exams
Infection Control appears on the following exams. Each defines it in the context candidates are tested on:
- CCMA (NHA)
- A set of practices and procedures designed to prevent the transmission of infectious diseases in healthcare settings. This includes proper hand hygiene, use of personal protective equipment, environmental cleaning, and proper handling of contaminated materials.
- CMA (AAMA)
- Practices and procedures designed to prevent and minimize the transmission of infectious diseases in healthcare settings. CMAs must follow infection control protocols such as hand hygiene, use of personal protective equipment, and proper waste disposal.