A comprehensive review on prevention and management of hospital-acquired infections: Current strategies and best practices
1 Department of Pharmaceutics, Srinivas College of Pharmacy, Manglore-574143, India.
2 Department of Pharmacy Practice, Srinivas College of Pharmacy, Manglore-574143, India.
Review
International Journal of Biological and Pharmaceutical Sciences Archive, 2023, 06(02), 149–155.
Article DOI: 10.53771/ijbpsa.2023.6.2.0107
Publication history:
Received on 24 September 2023; revised on 07 November 2023; accepted on 10 November 2022
Abstract:
Hospital-acquired infections (HAIs) are a significant global public health issue, impacting millions of patients annually. Another name for HAIs is nosocomial infections (NI).These infections arise from illnesses that patients contract while they are in the hospital and can have major negative effects on their health, such as increased morbidity, prolonged hospital stays, or even death. The rise of antibiotic-resistant pathogens has only added to the complexity and severity of HAIs. Healthcare facilities need to take a thorough, evidence-based strategy to HAI prevention and control in order to solve this issue. This entails carrying out evidence-based procedures, like cleaning the environment, using the proper antimicrobial agents, and practicing hand hygiene, in addition to continuously assessing and evaluating their HAI prevention program. Improving patient outcomes, cutting healthcare costs, and preserving public confidence in the healthcare system all depend on lowering the prevalence of HAIs. Improvements in hospital epidemiological surveillance, infection control practices, and the implementation of HAI prevention guidelines should lead to a decrease in the frequency of morbidity and mortality. Nonetheless, HAIs continue to be a major worry for high-risk populations.
Keywords:
Hospital-acquired infections; Nosocomial; Healthcare facilities; Infection control
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