Each facility must assess each new drug that enters its workplace to determine if it needs to be included in the ______ program.

• A. Infection Control
• B. Employee Health
• C. Hazard Communication
• D. Quality Assurance

Answer: (C)

Hazard communication focuses on identifying and sharing the chemical hazards in the workplace. When a new drug enters a facility, it may contain hazardous chemicals that staff could be exposed to through handling, storage, or administration. Assessing the drug to determine if it should be included in the hazard communication program ensures that proper labeling, safety data sheets, and training are in place so workers know how to handle, store, and dispose of it safely. This protects staff from chemical exposure and informs them about potential risks.

Infection control is about preventing infection spread, which is a different concern; employee health deals with monitoring staff health and vaccination needs; quality assurance concentrates on product quality and process reliability, not chemical hazard communication.