CREATION AND MAINTENANCE OF A SAFE ENVIRONMENT FOR PATIENT CARE IN ALL HEALTHCARE SETTINGS THROUGH APPLICATION OF INFECTION CONTROL PRINCIPLES AND PRACTICES FOR CLEANING, DISINFECTION, AND STERILIZATION DEFINITIONS:Contamination: The presence of microorganisms on an item or surface. Cleaning: The process of removing all foreign material (i.e., dirt, body fluids, lubricants) from objects by using water and detergents...