Infection Control
pathogens cause ?
infection
Created as part of the US Department of Labor to regulate and enforce safety and health standards to protect employees in the workplace.
OSHA
EPA
Nonscientific synonym for disease-producing organisms.
Germs
The process that destroys all microbial life including spores.
Sterilization
Chemical products that destroy most bacteria, fungi, and viruses on surfaces.
Disinfectants
Involves the use of chemical to destroy most, but not necessarily all, harmful organisms on environmental surfaces.
Disinfection
The invasion of body tissues by disease-causing pathogens.
Infection
A mechanical process using soap and water to remove all visible dirt, debris and many disease-causing germs.
Cleaning
what is EPA
environmental protection agency
lowest level of infection control
cleaning
what is example of porus
paper
cleaning uses what
soap and water
highest level of infection control
sterilization
what is nonporous
table
Bacteria capable of producing a protective coating that allows them to withstand very harsh environments and to shed the coating when conditions become more favorable to them.
Bacterial Spores
second level of infection control
disinfection
Capable of destroying bacteria.
Bactericidal
Household bleach, 5.25 percent _________, is an effective disinfectant and has been used extensively is salons, spas and barbershops.
Sodium Hypochlorite
Disinfectants that are very effective when used properly on nonporous surfaces.
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