Chapter 4.1, Problem 11E

A/An _____________________________ diagnosis is also known as a rule out.

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) have initiated revised policies regarding reimbursement to hospitals for care of patients who suffer health care-associated infections (HAIs) such as SSIs. Hospitals must bear the costs of treatment. Health care workers are the key in preventing patient injury and protecting hospitals. Which set of measures are used in addition to Standard Precautions when the disease status of a surgical patient has been determined in advance?