Should a bioterrorism event occur,what factor is most important in minimizing the effects of such an event?

A) Rapidly recognize unusual disease patterns and detect the presence of unusual infectious diseases.
B) Communicate any extraordinary events to the organization's safety officer.
C) Report any suspicious findings to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
D) Institute a community-wide education program for standard precautions and handwashing.

Bioterrorism Event

An act of terrorism involving the deliberate release or dissemination of biological agents, such as bacteria, viruses, or toxins, with the intent to cause illness or death in people, animals, or plants.

Disease Patterns

The characteristic ways in which diseases develop and progress over time, including how they are spread, their prevalence, and their impact on populations.

Standard Precautions

A set of infection control practices used to prevent transmission of diseases that can be acquired by contact with blood, body fluids, non-intact skin, and mucous membranes.