Infection Control Quiz Study Guide Questions and Correct Answers/ Latest Update / Already Graded

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Infection Control Quiz Study Guide
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NIOSH


Ans: National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health




- Apart of CDC and is responsible for conducting research and making

recommendations for prevention of work-related illness and injury




CDC


Ans: Center for Disease Control




- Charged with the investigation and control of various disease, especially

those that are communicable and have epidemic potential. They also

develop guidelines and recommends safety precautions to protect

healthcare workers and others from infection

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OSHA


Ans: Occupational Safety and Health Administration




- Assures safe and healthful working conditions for working men and

women by setting and enforcing standards and by providing training,

outreach, education, and assistance




NHSN


Ans: National Healthcare Safety Network




- Tracking system that provides data that helps US health care facilities

eliminate HAIs by identifying problem areas




HICPAC

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Ans: Healthcare Infection Control Practices Advisory Committee




- Provides the CDC with advice and guidance regarding the practice of

infection control and prevention in healthcare settings, the updating of

CDC guidelines, and the development of new CDC infection control

guidelines




NaSH


Ans: National Surveillance System for Healthcare Workers




- Collaborates with healthcare facilities in the collection of information

important in preventing occupational exposure and infection among

healthcare workers




Staph Aureus


Ans: Infectious agent