Surveillance data are analyzed and interpretations are used to develop policies. Surveillance can occur within local organizations (e.g., infection control systems in hospitals). The purpose of this surveillance is to
1. Protect the public against isolated patients
2. Rid the hospital of pathogens
3. Improve quality of care and outcomes
4. Remove pseudomonas bacterium from a facility
ANS: 3
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