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. 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?

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The hospital has had reports of people not sterilizing equipment.

The hospital has had reports of people not sterilizing equipment.

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

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

The company that makes cleaning solutions is giving him a bonus.

The company that makes cleaning solutions is gi

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 option suggests that there is a persistent issue with hospital-acquired infections, which can be a serious concern, prompting the need for continual reminders about hygiene practices.