| A | B |
| crash cart | special cart containing life-saving equipment |
| incident report | document used to record any event that could have caused injury or loss |
| isolation | process of containing and preventing the spread of microorganisms |
| Material Safety Data Sheet | document that contaings information about the type of chemical and how to protect oneself form the risks of using the chemical |
| nosocomial infections | infections acquired by the patient while in the health care facility |
| reverse isolation | process of protectiong the patient from harmful organisms |
| JCAHO | joint commission on accreditation of health care organizations |
| DHHS | Department of health and human services |
| OSHA | Occupational safety and health administration |
| MSDS | Material Safety Data Sheet |