infection control

Physical monitoring to ensure sterilization record must be kept in a secure location onsite for ____ year (s) and on file for ____ year(s)

Chemical monitoring for sterilization (Temperature sensitive indicator) is proof that sterilization has occurred. True/False.
True False

For biological monitoring for sterilization, how often does a sterilizer have to pass a spore test challenge?

Geobacillus stearothermophilus spores are used to test ___________ sterilizers; and Bacillus atrophaeus spores are used for _______________ sterilizers.

If hands are not soiled, an alcohol-based hand rub may be used instead of washing your hands with soap. True/False
True False

Define Nosocomial Infection

Define community infections:

Nosocomial disease related death ranks #___ among deaths in US hospitals

How many deaths are attributed to nosocomial disease in the US and Canada

Define Exogenous

Define Endogenous

Define colonization:

Define infection: