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.
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Professional Nursing Department, RCN, London.
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