Integrated, bundled approach can fight HAIs

Infection control specialists must know how to design and implement an effective infection prevention program


Studies are pointing to an integrated, bundled approach as an effective and efficient process for comprehensive infection prevention within a healthcare facility, according to an article on the Infection Control website.

Infection control specialists need to know how to successfully design and implement an effective infection prevention program

Healthcare facilities should establish strict cleaning/disinfection protocols, including both manual cleaning and automated, total room decontamination technology.

These practices should be combined with extensive training and compliance monitoring with feedback to staff, the article said.

Read the article.

 



March 6, 2020


Topic Area: Infection Control


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