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Chapter 5
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| MO | Microorganism- A living thing or organism that is so small that it can be seen only under a microscope ; also called microbe. |
| HAI | Healthcare-associated infection- An infection acquired in a healthcare settting during the delivery of medical care. |
| OSHA | Occupational Safety and Health administration- A federal gov. agency that makes rules to protect workers from hazards on the job. |
| CDC | Centers for disease Control and prevention-Federal gov. agency that oversees Medicare and Medicaid. among other responsabilities. |
| ABHS | Alcohol-based Hand sanitizer |
| PPE | Personal Protectove equipment- equipment that helps protect employes from from serious workplace injuries or illnesses resulting from contact with workplace hazards. |
| FDA | U.S Food and drug Administration |
| MDRO | Multidrug-Resistant Organisms |
| C.Diff/ CDI | Clostridioides difficile / C. difficile Infection |
| MRSA | Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus |
| VRE | Vancomycin-Resistant Enterococci |