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Which member of the Infection Control Team is responsible for providing expertise in the identification and management of infectious diseases?
Which member of the Infection Control Team is responsible for providing expertise in the identification and management of infectious diseases?
- Nurses
- Environmental Services Staff
- Microbiologists (correct)
- Infection Control Officer
What is the main goal of infection control within the healthcare facility?
What is the main goal of infection control within the healthcare facility?
- Maximizing the profitability of the healthcare facility
- Ensuring a safe and healthy environment for patients and healthcare staff (correct)
- Preventing the spread of infections within the community
- Fulfilling administrative paperwork requirements
What is the role of the Environmental Services Staff within the Infection Control Team?
What is the role of the Environmental Services Staff within the Infection Control Team?
- Leading and coordinating infection control efforts
- Ensuring proper cleaning and disinfection of the facility (correct)
- Providing expertise in the identification and management of infectious diseases
- Implementing and enforcing infection control protocols at the bedside
What is one of the main goals of the Infection Control Team's collaboration with other departments?
What is one of the main goals of the Infection Control Team's collaboration with other departments?
Why is strong leadership important in infection control?
Why is strong leadership important in infection control?