[Feb 03, 2025] NAHQ CPHQ Exam Dumps Files, Q1/272: Infection control risk assessments are performed to

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Infection control risk assessments are performed to

A. prioritize organizational infection prevention and control goals.

B. Identify types of personal protection needed by the organization.

C. develop the organization's Infection prevention and control program.

D. determine decontamination practices for the organization.

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