A hospital had 625 admissions for the month of December. It discharged 618 patients. There were 3 hospital-acquired infections reported. What is the nonsocomial infection rate for the month correct to two decimal places?

A) 0.49%
B) 0.50%
C) 0.48%
D) Cannot be determined with the data provided


A

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When comparing big-time and lower-profile intercollegiate sport programs it is seen that

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