To prepare for the discussion in this module, review the learning material from the Read and Watch sections. Be sure to make a note of any difficult terms, topics, and analogies from the text–it is recommended that you pull out any terms you do not understand and develop study materials (flashcards, notes, etc.) to help clarify these topics.
Read the discussion prompts and create an initial post of 200-250 words. After you complete your initial post, respond to your classmates.
Discussion Prompts
Select 1–2 topics from this module’s assigned readings that you found most difficult to understand, or that you think others will have difficulty understanding.
Ask ONE (1) clarifying question about the difficult topic.
Watch
The Infection Control Cycle/Cycle of Infection (Links to an external site.) (10:10)
Overview
This video describes the chain of infection, which outlines how an infection spreads. The infection spreads when the link in the chain remains intact and unbroken. In order to prevent the spread of infection, you need to break or disrupt any one of the six stages of the chain.
Focus Questions:
What are the six stages of the chain of infection?
What are the ways each of the six stages of the chain of infection can be disrupted?
Citation
Borynski, A. (2019, January 22). The infection control cycle/cycle of infection [Video]. YouTube. https://youtu.be/AEqrBdjiotQ
Disinfectant vs Antiseptic (Links to an external site.) (3:35)
Overview
In this video, you will learn how antiseptics and disinfectants in microbial control are both used to kill microorganisms, but their uses and methods of killing differ greatly.
Focus Questions:
What is the definition of a disinfectant? Antiseptic?
What are the main differences between antiseptics and disinfectants?
What are some examples of a disinfectant? Antiseptic?
Citation
Pharmaguideline. (2018, October 11). Disinfectant vs antiseptic [Video]. YouTube. https://youtu.be/wzQ8NJg98lo
The Selection of Microbial Control Methods (Links to an external site.) (11:05)
Overview
The selection of microbial control methods requires the understanding of microbes and the environment in which they are to be treated. This video covers the selection process and the important factors to consider when choosing the appropriate control method.
Focus Questions:
What are the ideal criteria for selecting the appropriate antimicrobial control method?
What are the factors affecting the efficacy of antimicrobial control methods?
Why is it important to evaluate antimicrobial control methods?
Citation
Smith, S. (2017, June 8). The selection of microbial control methods [Video]. YouTube. https://youtu.be/z5HoKXD58QE
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