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IPC Escape Room Puzzle 3

Across
“a variety of barriers used alone or in combination to protect mucous membranes, skin, and clothing from contact with infectious agents. Includes gloves, masks, respirators, goggles, face shields, and gowns.”
“state of having actual or potential contact with microorganisms. As used in health care, the term generally refers to the presence of microorganisms that could produce disease or infection”
“validated process used to render a product free of all forms of viable microorganisms”
“thorough cleaning of high touch surfaces at the time of discharge or transfer of patients”
Down
“removal, usually with detergent and water or enzyme cleaner and water, of adherent visible soil, blood, protein substances, microorganisms, and other debris form the surfaces, crevices, serrations, joints, and lumens of instruments, devices, and equipment by a manual or mechanical process that prepares the items for safe handling and/or further decontamination.”
“refers to any infection that develops during or as a result of an admission to an acute care facility (hospital) and was not incubating at the time of admission”
“thermal or chemical destruction of pathogenic and other types of microorganisms. Disinfection is less lethal than sterilization because it destroys most recognized pathogenic microorganisms but not necessarily all microbial forms (eg: bacterial spores)”
“an infection that develops in a patient who is cared for in any setting where healthcare is delivered and is related to receiving health care”