Which of the following topics would the new nurse expect to review in the hospital's new em-ployee orientation program? (Select all that apply.)
a. HIPAA
b. Safety standards
c. Infection control
d. ACLS
e. Order transcription
ANS: A, B, C
Options A, B, and C are correct because hospital orientation includes all new employees regard-less of classification so the orientation will be about the policies and expectations of the hospital. The other options are unit-specific orientation.
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