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Healthcare-associated infection

2016
Abstract Healthcare-associated infections (HCAIs) can develop either as a direct result of healthcare interventions such as medical or surgical treatment, or from being in contact with a healthcare setting. These infections have a significant impact on patient morbidity and mortality in addition to being an immense drain on the financial
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Patient safety and healthcare-associated infection

British Journal of Nursing, 2011
Healthcare-associated infection (HCAI) has become a major patient safety issue in National Health Service (NHS) hospitals. The UK has an HCAI prevalence rate of 8.2% which equates to an annual incidence of approximately 300 000 patients ( Hospital Infection Society, 2007 ).
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Healthcare-associated respiratory tract infection

Nursing Standard, 2013
Respiratory tract infections have been identified as the most common healthcare-associated infection in acute hospitals. Patients most at risk are those who are critically ill, in particular patients who are mechanically ventilated. Ventilator-associated pneumonia can have serious consequences for patients, increasing morbidity and mortality rates ...
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Patient rights and healthcare-associated infection

Journal of Hospital Infection, 2011
The Universal Declaration of Human Rights was adopted by the United Nations in 1948, and since that time, human rights have become widely recognized and legally enforceable in many countries. Patient rights are now included in healthcare constitutions, such as that of the English National Health Service, and in professional codes of practice.
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Prevention and control of healthcare-associated infection

Nursing Standard, 2006
Current policy and initiatives to reduce healthcare-associated infections (HCAIs) are outlined and discussed. Approaches to the effective control and prevention of HCAIs include surveillance, evidence-based infection control practice and responsible antibiotic prescribing.
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A Capabilities Perspective on Healthcare Associated Infection

The American Journal of Bioethics, 2013
On any one day, 5–10% of patients in hospital are undergoing treatment for health-care-associated infection (HCAI) (Health Protection Agency 2012).
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Healthcare-associated infections and infection control

2017
Abstract Healthcare-associated infections (HAI) in older people frequently occur in mid or long-term cares facilities. The most frequent infections are those of the urinary tract, respiratory tract, skin/soft tissue, and gastrointestinal tract. The spectrum of pathogens are different in epidemic and endemic situations.
Pascal Astagneau, Elise Seringe, François Bricaire   +2 more
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Epidemiology and Prevention of Healthcare-Associated Infections in Geriatric Patients: A Narrative Review

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 2021
Anna Maria Spagnolo, Marina Sartini, Maria Luisa Cristina   +2 more
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eHealth for the prevention of healthcare-associated infections: a scoping review

Journal of Hospital Infection, 2021
Niels H Chavannes, N H Chavannes, K E Veldkamp   +2 more
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How Does Hospital Microbiota Contribute to Healthcare-Associated Infections?

Microorganisms, 2023
Elvira Garza-González, Adrian Martínez-Melendez, Flora Cruz-López   +2 more
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