At the end of this program, the learner shall be able to:

• Define the common routes of transmission of healthcare-associated pathogens and associated environmental disinfection strategies to reduce transmission.
• Explain the association between HAIs and exposure to roommates and prior bed occupants.
• State the disinfection interventions that have been studied to determine the impact on rates of healthcare-associated pathogens.
• Outline the conclusions and limitations of these studies.