EYELASH EXTENSION TDLR REVIEW
Infection control - ANS-The methods used to eliminate or reduce the transmission of
infectious organisms. (4 types of harmful organisms; bacteria, viruses, fungi, and
parasites)
Disinfection - ANS-Destroys MOST bacteria, but not bacterial spores; disinfecting tools
(disinfectants must be bactericidal; capable of destroying bacteria; virucidal, capable of
destroying viruses; and fungicidal, capable of destroying . Pesticides & can be harmful)
Contamination - ANS-The presence, or the reasonably anticipated presence, of blood or
other potentially infectious materials on an item's surface or visible debris or residues
such as dust, hair, and skin.
Decomtamination - ANS-The removal of blood or other potentially infectious materials
on an item's surface and the removal of visible debris or residues such as dust, hair,
and skin.
Occupational disease - ANS-Illness resulting from conditions associated with
employment, such as prolonged and repeated overexposure to certain products or
ingredients.
Parasitic disease - ANS-Disease caused by parasites, such as lice and mites.
Scabies - ANS-Contagious skin disease transmitted by the itch mite, which burrows
under the skin
Natural Immunity - ANS-Immunity that is partly inherited and partly developed through
healthy living.
Acquired immunity - ANS-Immunity that the body develops after it overcomes a disease,
or through inoculation (such as vaccination) or through exposure to natural allergens
such as pollen, cat dander, and ragweed.
Open hinged implements - ANS-Brush grooved items, and open hinged implements to
scrub
Ways to clean your tools/implements - ANS-1. Washing with soap and warm water, then
scrubbing them with a clean and properly disinfected nail brush.
, 2. Using ultrasonic unit
3. Using a clean solvent
* - ANS-If the label does NOT have the word concentrate in it, the product is already
mixed.
Bioburden - ANS-The number of viable organisms in or on an object or surface or the
organic material on a surface or object before decontamination or sterilization.
Phenolic disinfectants - ANS-Powerful tuberculocidal disinfectants. They are a form of
formaldehyde, have a very high pH, and can damage the skin and eyes. (AKA
carcinogens)
Multiuse - ANS-Also known as reusable; items that can be cleaned, disinfected, and
used on more than one person, even if the item is accidentally exposed to blood or body
fluid.
Single-use - ANS-Also known as disposable; items that cannot be used more than
once. These items cannot be properly cleaned so that all visible residue is removed -
such as pumice stones used for pedicures - or they are damaged or contaminated by
cleaning and disinfecting.
Porous - ANS-(adj.) Full of tiny holes; able to be penetrated by air or water
Cross contamination - ANS-occurs when you, the esthetician, touch an object or
product with the same hand or utensil
Aseptic procedures - ANS-The process of properly handling sterilize and disinfected
equipment and supplies to reduce contamination.
BSI (Body Substance Isolation) - ANS-Assumes that all substances are infectious,
procedures are set by OSHA and local policy. Developed in 1987.
PPE (personal protective equipment) - ANS-Is to be worn for contact with all body fluids,
even if blood is not visible.
Standard precautions (SP) - ANS-Precautions such as wearing personal protective
equipment to prevent skin and mucous membranes where contact with the client's
blood, body fluids, secretions (except sweat), excretions, non-intact skin, breast milk