What Is the Single Most Important Means of Preventing the Spread

question 11

Multiple Choice

What is the single most important means of preventing the spread of infection?

• A) Wearing gloves
• B) Wearing a mask
• C) Hand washing
• D) Isolation of infectious patients

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Produce a Flag

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EHR System

Electronic Health Record System; a digital version of a patient's paper chart, making health information instantly accessible and shareable to authorized users.

Document

A written, typed, or electronic form of communication or piece of information.

Chief Complaint

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