Overview of Key Infection Prevention Issues and Advances

It is critical for health care professionals to embrace patient safety in all aspects of health care provision. No one can remain dissociated from the profound effects of health care-associated infections (HAIs) because HAIs affect the lives of patients, families, clinicians, communities, and nation...

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Published in:AORN journal 2015-12, Vol.102 (6), p.575-577
Main Author: Aureden, Kathy
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Anesthesia & Perioperative Care
Disinfection
Health care
Humans
Infection Control - methods
Medical personnel
Nursing
Operating Rooms
Patient safety
Patient-Centered Care
Perianesthesia
Risk Assessment
Surgery
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Summary:It is critical for health care professionals to embrace patient safety in all aspects of health care provision. No one can remain dissociated from the profound effects of health care-associated infections (HAIs) because HAIs affect the lives of patients, families, clinicians, communities, and nations across the world. This is particularly relevant for perioperative personnel who care for surgical patients.
ISSN:0001-2092
1878-0369
DOI:10.1016/j.aorn.2015.10.015