Title: Explain the chain of infection.
Course: Introduction to Health and Medical Sciences (14001-I) > Section: Ensuring a Clean and Safe Healthcare Environment

Explanation should include the

- definition of microorganism
- causative agents
- reservoir
- portal of exit
- mode of transmission
- portal of entry
- susceptible host.

Process/Skill Questions:

- What is the difference between a disease and an infection?
- How does an understanding of the chain of infection aid in breaking the infectious disease cycle?
- What actions by healthcare workers can significantly impede the spread of infection?
- What actions would allow the healthcare worker to break the chain of infection?