Infection Control in Healthcare

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What is the primary goal of infection control in healthcare settings?

  • To improve patient satisfaction
  • To minimize treatment costs
  • To reduce infection rates (correct)
  • To eliminate all infections

What is the main purpose of implementing infection control policies?

  • To improve healthcare worker morale
  • To comply with regulations
  • To increase hospital revenue
  • To reduce infection rates (correct)

Where are infection control policies typically implemented?

  • In hospitals and other healthcare settings (correct)
  • Only in hospitals
  • In community clinics only
  • In long-term care facilities only

What is the ultimate goal of controlling infections in healthcare settings?

<p>To minimize the transmission of infections (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the focus of infection control policies?

<p>Minimizing infection transmission (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the underlying objective of minimizing infection dissemination in healthcare settings?

<p>To decrease morbidity and mortality rates (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary target of infection control policies?

<p>Reducing hospital-acquired infections (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the core principle of infection control strategies?

<p>Enhancing surveillance and monitoring (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a crucial step in breaking the chain of infection transmission in healthcare settings?

<p>Developing infection control policies and procedures (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the ultimate outcome of successful infection control measures in healthcare facilities?

<p>Reducing hospital-acquired infection rates (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Infection Control

  • Infection control refers to the policy and procedures implemented to control and minimize the dissemination of infections in hospitals and other healthcare settings.
  • The main purpose of infection control is to reduce infection rates.
  • Infection control is implemented in various healthcare settings, including hospitals.

Infection Control

  • Infection control refers to the policy and procedures implemented to control and minimize the dissemination of infections in hospitals and other healthcare settings.
  • The main purpose of infection control is to reduce infection rates.
  • Infection control is implemented in various healthcare settings, including hospitals.

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