Infection Control

No.	Competency Item	NAC	DEV	COM	DTE	EXC
DA-07-01	Demonstrate knowledge and ability to perform and maintain medical asepsis and surgical asepsis.
	Demonstrate knowledge of the elements of the infectious process:
DA-07-02	the infection agent (pathogen)
DA-07-03	reservoir (growth environment)
DA-07-04	exit from reservoir
DA-07-05	method of transportation
DA-07-06	mode of entrance to the body
DA-07-07	host (another person or animal).
	Demonstrate ability to establish isolation procedures according to agency policy:
DA-07-08	consult infection control officer, as appropriate
DA-07-09	appropriate protection of self and client
DA-07-10	disposal of utensils, supplies, and waste
DA-07-11	appropriate isolation rooms
DA-07-12	proper handling of equipment
DA-07-13	proper signage
DA-07-14	explanation to client and family.