Healthcare providers are constantly at risk of exposure to infectious diseases from patients in hospitals and clinics. At the same time, negligence on the part of healthcare professionals can lead to cross-infections, putting patients at further risk. Preventing the transmission of infectious diseases within healthcare facilities is, therefore, a shared responsibility of all medical personnel. Hospital-Acquired Infections (Nosocomial Infections) Nosocomial or hospital-acquired infections (HAIs) are infections contracted within healthcare settings such as hospitals, clinics, and nursing homes.
They range from mild conditions like colds or dermatitis to severe diseases such as Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C, Meningitis, Whooping Cough, and HIV. Both healthcare workers and patients are at risk, especially those who are very young, elderly, diabetic, or immunocompromised. High-Risk Infectious…
