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Objectives of infection control
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reduction of available pathogenic microorganisms, elimination of cross contamination, application of standard precautions
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Ultrasonic processing
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ultrasonic equipment is not a substitute for sterilization, it is only a cleaning process.
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Broad spectrum
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indicates a range of activity of a drug or chemical substance against a wide variety of microorganisms
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Heath care associated infection
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an infection associated with or acquired during a medical or surgical intervention replaces nosocomial which is limited to an adverse infectious outcome occurring in hospital.
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OSAP
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organization for safety and asepsis procedures
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OSHA
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US occupational safety and health administration
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PPE
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personal protective equipment
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Invasive procedure
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entry into tissues during which bleeding occurs or the potential for bleeding exists.
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bioburden
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a microbiologic load that is the number of contaminating organisms present on a surface prior to sterilization or disinfection
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biofilm
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the surface film that contains microorganisms and other biologic substances.
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