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What is the main aim of infection prevention?
What is the main aim of infection prevention?
- To control the spread of microorganisms in the community
- To reduce hospital readmission rates
- To educate science students on infection control
- To prevent healthcare workers and patients from catching avoidable infections (correct)
What is the role of central sterile supply officers in infection prevention?
What is the role of central sterile supply officers in infection prevention?
- They aim to reduce hospital readmission rates
- They control the spread of microorganisms in community settings
- They play a significant role in preventing surgical site infections and healthcare-associated infections (correct)
- They primarily focus on educating science students about infection control
What is the purpose of understanding the 'chain of infection' and routes of transmission?
What is the purpose of understanding the 'chain of infection' and routes of transmission?
- To control the spread of microorganisms in community settings
- To prevent and control the spread of microorganisms (correct)
- To prevent healthcare workers from catching avoidable infections
- To demonstrate proper hand hygiene and PPE
What are the learning outcomes related to personal protective equipment (PPE)?
What are the learning outcomes related to personal protective equipment (PPE)?
What do central sterile supply officers need to be educated on?
What do central sterile supply officers need to be educated on?