Surveillance data are analyzed and interpretations are used to develop policies. Surveillance can occur within local organizations (e.g., infection control systems in hospitals). The purpose of this surveillance is to:
A) Protect the public against isolated patients
B) Rid the hospital of pathogens
C) Improve quality of care and outcomes
D) Remove pseudomonas bacterium from a facility

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The purpose of surveillance within local organizations, such as infection control systems in hospitals, is to improve the quality of care and outcomes. The data collected through surveillance is analyzed and used to inform policies and practices that aim to prevent infections and promote patient safety. While protecting the public against isolated patients and removing pathogens from a facility are important goals, they are not the primary purpose of surveillance in this context.

Surveillance Data Are Analyzed and Interpretations Are Used to Develop