An infectious outbreak of unknown origin has occurred in a long-term care facility. The nurse who oversees care at the facility should report the outbreak to what organization?

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The goals of the CDC are to provide scientific recommendations regarding disease prevention and control to reduce disease, which it includes in publications. As such, outbreaks of unknown origin should normally be reported to the CDC. The AMA is the professional organization for medical doctors; the EPA oversees our environment; the ANA is the professional organization for American nurses.

An Infectious Outbreak of Unknown Origin Has Occurred in a Long-Term