The hospital that Dante works in has strict policies about hand washing and protective gear. There are signs posted for medical professionals, as well as signs asking visitors to take precautions not to spread germs. At a staff meeting, Dante's boss goes over the cleaning procedures for some of the equipment used on patients.

Question

Dante rolls his eyes, because the staff knows all of this information and are very diligent. What is MOST likely the reason that Dante's boss feels the need to remind his employees about sterilizing equipment?
(1 point)
, The hospital has had reports of people not sterilizing equipment.
•Every year, about 10 percent of patients are still contracting infections in hospitals.
The company that makes cleaning solutions is giving him a bonus.
•Dante's boss suspects that his workers are not as careful as they should be.

Answer 1

The MOST likely reason that Dante's boss feels the need to remind his employees about sterilizing equipment is:

Every year, about 10 percent of patients are still contracting infections in hospitals.

This suggests a persistent issue with infection control despite the staff's diligence and the established protocols, indicating a need for ongoing reinforcement of best practices.