I think it's called infectious agent or something close to that.
I think that the physician and the medical assistant, Meredith, have an equal part of responsibility. Meredith because you are trained and know that you should always document the correct vital signs every time and for every patient, especially blood pressure. If she was having a problem getting a correct reading, she should have asked for help from another assistant in the office or have tried another sphygmomanometer. Also she did not review Mr. Wallace's file and I assume she didn't ask what was the cause of visit.
Answer:
food spoilage
Explanation:
Food contamination is when food is contaminated with microorganisms or substances and eating it could result in food borne disease. Food spoilage is any undesired change in the natural color, taste or texture of food items that makes it unfit for consumption because it has lost its quality and nutritional value.
