Clinical Infectious Diseases: Open Access

Department of Molecular Microbiology, University of Bath, Bath BA2 7AY, UK

Publications

• Short Communication   
  Evaluation of the Effectiveness of Hand Hygiene Programs in Reducing Healthcare-associated Infections
  Author(s): Andrew Wells*
  
  Healthcare-associated Infections (HAIs) pose a significant threat to patient safety and can lead to increased morbidity, mortality and healthcare costs. One of the key strategies to prevent the spread of infections in healthcare settings is the implementation of effective hand hygiene programs. Hand hygiene, which involves the use of soap and water or alcohol-based hand sanitizers, is a simple yet powerful tool in reducing the transmission of pathogens. Healthcare-associated infections, also known as nosocomial infections, are infections that patients acquire during the course of receiving healthcare treatment in a hospital or other healthcare facility. These infections can develop as a result of exposure to infectious agents within the healthcare setting and they pose a significant threat to patient safety. HAIs can lead to prolonged hospital stays, increased heal.. Read More»
  DOI: 10.37421/2684-4559.2023.7.232

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