A special cabinet that provides protection while working with infectious microorganisms is called a fume hood.

In the early 1980s, it was not unusual for transfers to be motivated by both the need for a higher level of care and financial reasons.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

Using the data provided by Island Hospital, calculate the comorbidity rate for August. Round to two decimal places. Island Hospital August Statistics Admissions 4,521 Discharges 4,594 Surgical Operations 501 Consultations (patients seen) 1,674 Complications 69 Consultations (provided) 1,519 Comorbidities 113 Infections (total) Nosocomial (total) Postoperative Community Acquired 151 72 18 61

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