Which of these statements about the Guideline for Isolation Precautions in Hospitals revised in 1996 by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)is TRUE?
A)The recommendations are not subject to legal enforcement.
B)The recommendations are revised every 10 years.
C)The recommendations have been superseded by Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)regulations.
D)The recommendations are subject to individual hospital and health care facility choice as to implementation.

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Standard Precautions are guidelines recommended by the CDC to reduce the risk of microorganism transmission from recognized and unrecognized sources of infection in hospitals.Although the CDC recommendations are not subject to legal enforcement,health care facilities must follow regulations issued by OSHA;these regulations incorporate the CDC guidelines and thus ensure that Standard Precautions and transmission-based precautions are followed.

Which of These Statements About the Guideline for Isolation Precautions