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| healthcare-associated infection |
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Definition
| infection acquired during the course of treatment in a healthcare facility |
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| clean technique; involves procedures & practices that reduce the number & transfer of pathogens |
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| hospital-acquired infection |
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| personal protective equipment (PPE) |
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Definition
| specialized clothing or equipment worn by a healthcare worker for protection against infectious materials |
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Definition
| precautions used in the care of all hospitalized individuals regardless of their diagnosis or possible infection status (applies to: blood, body fluid, secretions/excretions, nonintact skin & mucous membranes) |
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| sterile technique; involves practices used to render and keep objects & areas free from microorganisms |
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| transmission-based precautions |
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Definition
| precautions used in addition to stand precautions for patients in hospitals who are suspected of being infected with pathogens that can be transmitted by airborne, droplet, or contact routes |
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