Infection Control Crossword Puzzle

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Across
  1. 3. When germs live on or in the body without causing illness
  2. 6. Additional Precaution used for C. difficile, MRSA, and ESBL infections
  3. 9. The first line of defense against infection transmission
  4. 13. Not a substitute for hand hygiene
  5. 14. Used at entry points to identify persons requiring additional precautions
  6. 15. Any place where germs can live and grow, such as people, water, or equipment
Down
  1. 1. The sequence that describes how infections spread from one source to another
  2. 2. A key step in environmental cleaning to prevent most healthcare-associated infections
  3. 4. The route by which germs enter the body, like the mouth or broken skin
  4. 5. Their misuse contributes to antimicrobial resistance in healthcare settings
  5. 7. Situation requiring case tracking, cohorting, and increased cleaning
  6. 8. Donning and doffing this correctly prevents cross-contamination
  7. 10. Physical separation of residents based on infection status to prevent cross-transmission
  8. 11. Protects others when you are feeling ill
  9. 12. These tiny life forms are everywhere — in air, water, and on surfaces