title: [Ordinary life stories?].
abstract: Very often simple and well known measures, if correctly implemented, are able to control problems, reduce infections and improve the quality of care. Most of these measures are (independent) nursing interventions. Two experiences related to infection control practices – for the reduction of central venous catheter infections in intensive care units and urinary tract infections in a nursing home show, once again, the invaluable nurses' role and contribution to patients safety and care.
mesh_terms: D055499:Catheter-Related Infections / Q000451:nursing*; D006707:Homes for the Aged; D006801:Humans; D007362:Intensive Care Units; D007558:Italy; D024802:Nurse's Role; D009735:Nursing Homes; D061214:Patient Safety; D011787:Quality of Health Care; D014552:Urinary Tract Infections / Q000451:nursing*; D000078329:Workforce