Infection Control

2. ,method used to inform residents and family and staff regarding antibiotic stewardship and infection control
9. , used to inform facility staff and clinicians of infection control data and antibiotic use
10. Washing, ,the best way to stop germs from spreading
12. ,a chemical liquid that destroys bacteria
13. ,way to prevent some bacterial infections
14. ,bacteria that have become resistant to several of the antibiotics
15. ,means to get an antibiotic
18. ,The use of strong poisons to kill bacteria and other dangerous microorganisms
21. ,drugs that kill or stop the growth of bacteria.
24. ,Any person, animal, plant, soil or substance in which an infectious agent normally lives and multiplies
25. ,where a parasite or organism lives

1. Stewardship, ,the process of improving how we use antibiotics
3. Prevention, ,to avoid getting illnesses that might need treatment with an antibiotic.
4. ,any disease producing agent
5. Borne pathogen, ,bacteria that is transmitted in blood and body fluids
6. ,used to identify trends and patterns in infections
7. ,substances that kill microbials
8. ,critical element in Antibiotic Stewardship
11. ,substances that prevent the growth of disease causing microorganisms
14. ,full body infection
16. ,the ability of bacteria to withstand the effects of antibiotics
17. ,a sterilizing agent
18. ,drugs that kill fungus
19. ,medication that treats viruses
20. Effects, ,nausea, rash, serious allergic reaction, and infection with Clostridioides difficile, a toxin-forming bacteria.may happen when taking antibiotics
22. ,single-celled organisms that live in and around us.
23. ,The common cold and flu are two examples