UAP
unlicensed assistive personnel
delegation
transference of responsibility and authority for an activity to a competent individual
standerd precaution (sp)
those actions appropriate for infection control in all situation
health care-associated infections (HAIs)
those that may have originated in any health care settings
nosocomial infections
those that originate in the hospital
personal protective equipment (PPE)
gloves, gowns, eyewear, and masks
positive affirmation
a positive statement