The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Is a Federal

question 11

Multiple Choice

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is a federal agency devoted to infection control and prevention in healthcare settings. What are the goals of the CDC? Select all that apply.

• A)Reduce catheter-associated urinary tract infections
• B)Reduce targeted antimicrobial-resistant bacterial infections
• C)Decrease ventilator-associated pneumonia
• D)Establish competencies to improve quality and safety for nursing education
• E)Develop the National Patient Safety Goals

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