Describe why infection control is critical for safety in the healthcare setting
What will be an ideal response?
ANSWER:
Maintaining a safe environment protects patients and employees, and improves the quality of healthcare. Many patients coming to a clinic are already sick and may have infectious diseases. This increases the chance that workers and other patients may be exposed. Elderly and ill patients also have suppressed immune systems and are at higher risk of contracting disease compared to the general population. Also, some healthcare workers may have infections themselves and must not spread them to patients.
Legally, employers are required to implement training and procedures to reduce the risk of blood-borne pathogens. Workers are required to adhere to these standards as well.
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