Nosocomial Infections
Title: Nosocomial Infections
Category: /Recreation & Sports/Health Care
Details: Words: 727 | Pages: 3 (approximately 235 words/page)
Nosocomial Infections
Category: /Recreation & Sports/Health Care
Details: Words: 727 | Pages: 3 (approximately 235 words/page)
Nosocomial Infections <Tab/>Nosocomial infections are diseases or infections that health care professionals give to their patients. The term "nosocomial infection" should not be limited to just the hospital setting. People who reside in nursing homes or who have had short-term procedures have also been found to develop infections due to the same spectrum of pathogens.
<Tab/>The concept of infection control was originated by the work
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greatest prevention of all.
<Tab/>Health care providers are responsible for doing everything in their power to prevent and contain nosocomial infections. If we identify those who are at risk, follow standard precautions and protect patients through sterilization and disinfection procedures, we can take better control of the infections and diseases we cause. All employees play a role and make it safer for the patients we're trying to take care of.