Final answer:
The question premise is incorrect as all listed options can follow 'green' infection control protocols. Antiseptics are used for microbial control on living tissues; sterilants accomplish sterilization; and filtration removes microbes physically.
Step-by-step explanation:
The question asks which of the following "green" infection control protocols cannot be implemented. The answer is that all the listed options, instrument sterilization (A), waste disposal (B), energy-efficient lighting (C), and water conservation (D) can be implemented in line with "green" protocols. Therefore, the premise of the question is incorrect since these practices are all components of environmentally friendly approaches to infection control. For instance, energy-efficient lighting does not directly relate to microbial control, but it is part of sustainable practices in a health care setting.
In terms of microbial control on tissues, the correct answer is (B) antiseptic, as antiseptics are suitable for use on living tissues to control the growth of microbes and prevent infection. Sterilants are used for sterilization and are effective in killing all microbes, including spores. For the microbial control method that physically removes microbes without necessarily killing them, the answer is (A) filtration.
Other Methods of Control
There are various methods to reduce the microbial load that do not involve sterilization, such as (E) biological control.
Sterilization
Sterilization is a stringent protocol for microbial control aiming to completely remove or kill all forms of microbial life, achieved through physical or chemical means, including the use of sterilants.