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awywial

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The head nurse or charge nurse acts as a liaison between staff members and administrative personnel.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

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An infection control committee investigates hospital-acquired infections and seeks to prevent or control them.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false.



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Answer to Question 1

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The head nurse or charge nurse functions in a line management position as a liaison between staff members and administrative personnel. In some hospitals the title of head nurse is given to the person whose position is comparable to that of a coordinator.

Answer to Question 2

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The infection control committee investigates hospital-acquired (formerly referred to as nosocomial) infections (HAIs) and seeks to prevent or control them. A health care facility has a moral duty to provide a safe environment for its patients. The infection control committee aids the hospital in fulfilling this duty. Surveillance personnel assist in directing infection control policies, procedures, and practices.



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