Nosocomial infections and staff hygiene

Autor: Petroudi Dimitra

Resumen

Nosocomial infections are a major source of morbidity and mortality in hospital settings. The most important defences against nosocomial transmission of viral, bacterial, and other infections are detailed and continuing education of staff and strict adherence to infection control policies. The issue is no longer whether hand hygiene is effective, but how to produce a sustained improvement in health workers' compliance.

Palabras clave: Infection hand washing hygiene microbes personal computer

2009-05-14   |   587 visitas   |   Evalua este artículo 0 valoraciones

Vol. 3 Núm.2. Marzo 2009 Pags. 152-156. J Infect Developing Countries 2009; 3(2)