Infections are major causes of illness, disability, death, and health care costs. Infections may be spread by a variety of routes, and appropriate infection control is imperative to protect patients, health care providers, and the public. Health care-associated infections such as MRSA may be multi-drug resistant, prompting careful and consistent reduction in avoidable spread to patients. Other community-acquired infections, such as Ebola, can be highly virulent, and high-level infection control is required to protect staff and prevent outbreaks.
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Background Content
- Preventing transmission of important pathogens
- Hand hygiene
- Personal protective equipment – gloves, gowns, and masks
- Direct patient care and infection control
- Providing feedback to colleagues
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