Discuss bio films , formation location etc Discuss bio films , formation location etc Solution biofilm is a thin mat of microorganism covered with mucilage or slime screted by them. biofilms usually occur in nutrition rich surfaces, where abundant growth factors are available for biofilm producers. the mucilage or extracellular polymeric substance contains cell debris, amino acids and other byproducts of bacterial metabolism. biofilm formation: it forms at surfaces which are easy to attach and provides suitable environment for supporting the growth of attached organism. microorganism binds to surface via suitable receptors or adhesins and starts utilizing the available material, as they start growing they secrete etracellular mucilage which contains many attractants(molecules that attracts other microorganisms) such as signailing molecules which attracts other species towards the growth of mat thus, a layer of cells develops. location: can be found on any surfaces which renders the bacteria to grow. commonly observed surfaces are: water pipes, tooth surfaces(dental caries), urinary catheters, surgical sites, aquarium. all these surfaces provide abundant food material and optimum growth fascilities. functions: it prevents organisms from antibiotics and thus make them resistant, ample growth oppurtunities, acts as a infection/virulence factor example: dental caries is a good example of bofilm production by Streptococcus mutans, Catheter associated UTI caused by many gram negtive is also due to the biofilm production..

1. Discuss the importance of documentation in the medical record.
Solution
Especially in a continuous care operation, it is critical to record each patient's condition and
history of care.
This is important because
i) Such documentation ensures that the patient receives the best available care by way of passing
the information to all members of interdisciplinary team of caregivers.
ii) No information may result in a serious injury or death of a patient
iii) By proper documentation negative legal repercussions are always avoided.
iv) Medical records may serve as a legal document to verify the care provided
v) Medical records ensure accurate and timely claims
vi) Collection of data and results may be useful for further research in the subject for education
purposes.