The local community clinic has been overrun with calls for appointment

The local community clinic has been overrun with calls for appointments for what appears to be upper respiratory–type infections. The nurses at the clinic note this is not usually

the time of year for viral respiratory illness. They note similarities in symptoms which also seem to be more severe and are requiring more hospitalizations. The clinic staff should

ESSAYBID ANSWER

A) contact the public health department to report these patterns and trends for further exploration.
B) keep accurate documentation of these clients.
C) make every attempt to see all the clients in a timely manner.
D) follow-up with the hospital to determine outcome care of their clients.