Part 2: How Do Germs Spread in a Salon | Hair Salon Disinfectants - Rejuvenate™ Online Learning Module

PART 2: HOW DO GERMS
SPREAD IN A SALON
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Malory Here Again
Hello, Malory here again. In this module, we’re going to learn more about germs and where they can be found lurking in your Hair Salon work stations. I’ll show you how to stop germs in their tracks and keep infections from spreading to you and your clients.
Why Disinfect: Clients May be Leaving You More Than Tips
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Clients use a sick day as a “wellness day” spreading their germs to you.
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Clients won’t disclose infections they may be carrying.
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Be safe and protect yourself and others from unwanted exposure to infectious germs.
Germs Can Spread in Three Ways
AIRBORNE WATER DROPLETS
e.g. Coughs, Sneezes
SURFACES
e.g. Chairs, Counters, Mirrors
EQUIPMENT
e.g. Blow dryers, Clippers, Scissors
Not So Fun Fact
When your client is sick, they can make you sick as well.
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Cross Contamination
You should also be aware of the potential for cross contamination. This is when germs are transferred from one object to another.
Suppose an infected individual leaves germs behind on a washroom sink faucet or door handle that you in turn come in contact with. When you return to your workstation, reception area or break room, everything you touch can get contaminated.
The Best Sanitation Practices After Each Client Treatment
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Disinfect all work surfaces
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Disinfect objects handled during an appointment
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Disinfect reception areas, washrooms, waiting chairs and shampoo stations
Also be sure to wash hands frequently to avoid the risks associated with cross contamination
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Disinfect the Equipment and Surfaces
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Equipment
(e.g scissors, clippers blow dryers, cart, and reuseble dye tools)
Surfaces
(e.g. chairs, counters and mirrors)
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The Proper Amount Contact Time
Be sure you allow for the proper amount of contact time in order for the disinfectant to do its job. That means if you’re using a disinfectant that has a 10 minute contact time, you must wait the entire 10 minutes before starting your next service.

Anything less and you are not achieving the required germ kill so be sure to be familiar with the products you’re using by reading the label.
Ensure Your Disinfecting Steps
with Your Clients
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Other client points of contact should be undertaken very visibly for your clients to see
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Communicate what steps you’re taking to ensure the safety while in your care
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Respond to any questions or concerns they may have just like you would prior to the start of any service
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Informing client will also help you in your own infection prevention efforts
Infection Prevention Awareness
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Communicate your level of infection prevention awareness with your clients
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Tent cards
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Mirror clings
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Infection preventionist certificate
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Having a tub of wipes will make for quick and easy disinfection at all times
Become an Infection Preventionist
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Stay vigilant and current with your cleaning and disinfection practices
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Become an infection preventionist to keep you and your clients safe
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Have a plan in place that ensures all staff have the same level of awareness, training and education to ensure a standard level of infection prevention within your facility
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Promote the level of expertise by your salon on any promotional literature, website and social media
Ok, now we’re going to ask you 5 questions to see how well you remembered what your just learned. Your score will not be saved and you don’t need any minimum to pass—however, only the right answer unlocks the “next" button. At the conclusion of the quiz, you can proceed to the next module.
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How are germs transmitted in a salon?
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Sick clients taking a wellness day.
Germs left by clients on chairs, counters and mirrors.
Infected hands coming in contact with multiple objects.
Yes, we know that one all too well. Correct.
Yes, and those germs can stay viable for up to days in ideal conditions. Correct.
Yes, known as “cross-contamination”. Correct.
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What is cross contamination?
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B.
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When a religious artifact loses its healing powers.
When people catch germs from someone else.
When infection causing germs are passed from one object or surface to another.
Nope, you’ve been watching one too many episodes of Vampire Diaries!
Nope. People get “infected”. Inanimate objects, liquids, things, etc. get "contaminated”.
Correct!
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Why is contact time important?
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B.
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It’s not as long as you use a disinfectant in your salon after every client appointment.
Because with more and more use of digital devices we’re becoming increasingly isolated.
Some disinfectants take a long time to kill germs. So it’s important the FULL contact time (as per label instructions) is followed to achieve compliance.
Wrong. Every disinfectant has a different contact time ranging from 1 to 10 minutes. If you don’t wait, germs won’t abate.
Sad and true but not the right answer.
Correct!
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Why is it important to be an Infection Preventionist in your Hair salon?
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B.
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To keep you and your clients safe.
To stop the spread of committable infections like coronavirus, the flu and other diseases
To give your clients the confidence they are looking for when in your capable care.
Correct but so are all the other answers.
Correct but so are all the other answers.
Correct but so are all the other answers.
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Why is it important to communicate your infection prevention knowledge to your clients?
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B.
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Avoids liability.
Let’s your clients know you’re trained to keep them safe from infections while in your care.
Makes you look intelligent.
Afraid not.
Yes, but you’re also keeping yourself safe in the process.
Yes, but no one likes a smarty pants. You’re doing it to keep everyone safe.
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PART 2: HOW DO GERMS SPREAD IN A SALON