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Urinalysis - Chapter 1 Terms
Safety in the Clinical Laboratory
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Undergraduate 2
10/07/2010

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Biohazardous
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Pertaining to a hazard caused by infectious organisms
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Chain of infection
Definition
A continuous link in the transmission of harmful microorganisms between a source and a susceptible host
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Chemical hygiene plan
Definition
Protocol established for the identification, handling, storage, and disposal of all hazardous chemicals
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Material Safety Data Sheet
Definition
A document provided by the vendor or manufacturer of a chemical substance that describes the chemical's characteristics
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Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
Definition
The government agency created to protect employees from potential health hazards in the workplace through the development and monitoring of regulations
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Personal protective equipment (PPE)
Definition
Items used to protect the body from infectious agents
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Postexposure prophylaxis (PEP)
Definition
Preventative treatment provided following exposure to a potentially harmful agent
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Radioisotope
Definition
A substance that emits radiant energy
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Standard Precautions
Definition
Guideline describing personnel protective practices
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Universal Precautions (UP)
Definition
Guideline stating that all patients are capable of transmitting blood-borne disease
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