Implementing effective infection control in the hospital environment.
Preventing health care-associated infection requires a multifaceted approach. Although compliance with hand hygiene is the single most important factor in preventing cross-infection, it is important that staff and patients are aware that the health care environment and equipment are also potential vehicles for the spread of infection. Sue Wiseman explains.
Professional Nursing Department, RCN, London.
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D003428:Cross Infection / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control*; D004351:Drug Resistance; D017598:Efficiency, Organizational; D006272:Health Facility Environment / Q000458:organization & administration*; D006761:Hospitals / Q000592:standards; D006797:Housekeeping, Hospital / Q000458:organization & administration; D006801:Humans; D017053:Infection Control / Q000458:organization & administration*; D024802:Nurse's Role; D016730:Program Development; D018570:Risk Assessment; D012307:Risk Factors