Describe a core component of an ASC infection control program.

• A. Standard precautions for all patients; hand hygiene and PPE; infection prevention committee; surveillance and reporting; sterilization/high-level disinfection with validated processes; instrument processing and sterilization monitoring; environmental cleaning with checklists; antibiotic prophylaxis guidelines aligned with procedures and timing.
• B. Hand hygiene and PPE only.
• C. No surveillance.
• D. PPE is unnecessary.

Answer: (B)