Causative Agent: Capable

of producing an Infection.

Susceptible host: A person

who is susceptible an infection
compromised at risk.

The chain can be broken

through autoclaving
instruments, and destroy
the infectious material
removed

The chain can be broken by

nurses promoting a project
to get rid of the infection and
refrigerate food to lessen
bacteria.

The chain can be broken by

getting vaccinations, and a
nurse that administers a
children that has chicken pox.

Portal of Entry:
Infectious agent
enters the body.

Portal of Exist:
Microorganisms must
leave the reservoir (Nose,
Mouth, open wounds)

Needle Stick entry

Protect arm to prevent
the breakdown of skin.

Reservoir or Source: The

place where the
Microorganism resides.

Method of Transmission:
Travels to another host by
direct transmission or
indirect transmission.
The chain is broken by washing
hands and destroying
infectious material

The chain can be broken

through bandaging wounds
and a mask prevents bacteria
from exiting