In light of the high incidence of nosocomial methacillin-resistant staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), there is an apparent need for improvements in infection-control practice at a county hospital
Which of the following goals should be established for a proposed evidence-based change in practice?
A) "The incidence of nosocomial MRSA will decrease significantly within the next 60 days."
B) "New cases of MRSA colonization will go down by 15% between now and 90 days from now."
C) "Within the next 3 months, nosocomial MRSA colonization will be eliminated in our hospital."
D) "MRSA will decrease by a minimum of 10%."
B
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