In the peak COVID-19 infusion unit, which description best captures the team roles listed?

• A. Intake charge nurse; six infusion nurses; two nurses in an observation room; staff who brought patients from the car.
• B. Only physicians and a small number of nurses working independently with no coordination.
• C. A single nurse handling all steps from arrival to infusion.
• D. Administrative staff managing referrals and scheduling with no clinical roles.

Answer: (A)

The main idea is that a high-demand infusion area runs best when there are clearly defined, interdependent roles so patients move safely and smoothly from arrival to discharge. In this setup, having an intake charge nurse handles triage and patient flow, six infusion nurses administer the treatment, two nurses in an observation area monitor patients after infusion, and staff who bring patients from the car support arrival logistics. Each role has specific responsibilities and strong communication with the others, which keeps the unit operating efficiently during peak demand and helps maintain safety and infection control by limiting unnecessary cross-contact while maximizing throughput. The other descriptions imply little to no coordination, one person doing everything, or only administrative tasks with no clinical involvement, which wouldn’t reflect how a busy infusion unit functions.