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