Which term describes practices that reduce the spread of infections in the workplace?

• A. Infection control
• B. Immunization
• C. Quarantine
• D. Sterilization

Answer: (A)

Infection control refers to the set of practices designed to prevent the spread of infections in a workplace. It encompasses routine actions like hand hygiene, using protective equipment, cleaning and disinfecting surfaces, sterilizing instruments, and proper waste handling, all organized to minimize transmission and keep clients and staff safe. Immunization helps individuals avoid certain diseases but isn’t the whole system of everyday procedures used to prevent spread in a work setting. Quarantine involves isolating people after exposure and isn’t a general workplace practice. Sterilization is a specific process for decontaminating tools and surfaces, important but not the broad suite of practices that reduce transmission overall. So the term that best captures the daily, comprehensive effort to reduce infections at work is infection control.