Description should include
- common disease-causing infectious agents
- reservoirs of infection
- method of transmission
- portal of entry and exit
- susceptible hosts
- microorganisms
- related Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations.
Process/Skill Questions:
- What are the similarities and differences between medical and surgical asepsis?
- How do acrylic nails contribute to nosocomial infections in health care?
- What are the consequences of failure to comply with proper disposal of medical waste?
- What are other potentially infectious materials (OPIM)?