February 13, 2025- Infection prevention is at the core of healthcare excellence, safeguarding patients, healthcare workers, and visitors from the spread of potentially dangerous infections. By actively prioritizing infection control, hospitals not only ensure high-quality patient care but also maintain safety standards essential for community health, according to CME Corp. One of the most pressing challenges in healthcare is minimizing hospital-acquired infections (HAIs), which can significantly impact patient safety and outcomes.
When patients present with known or suspected infections transmissible through contact, additional precautions become crucial. The National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI) emphasizes measures such as:
- Limiting patient transport and movement.
- Using disposable patient care equipment.
- Implementing thorough cleaning and disinfection protocols.
These practices form a cornerstone of infection control, curbing the spread of infections both within hospital walls and beyond.
Core principles of infection prevention include hand hygiene, contact precautions, antibiotic stewardship, device management, environmental hygiene, and more, according to CME Corp.
Read more about Infection Prevention from CME Corp. here.