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HEALTHCARE-ASSOCIATED INFECTIONS

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Overview

Source: HealthyPeople.org Click Here for the Infographic

Key Concepts

Colonization vs. Infection

Colonization vs. Infection.png Source: RN.com

Disease Type vs. Infection Type

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Source: CDC.gov

Surveillance Definition vs. Clinical Definition

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Source: NDHealth.govSource: CDC.gov

Key Data and Statistics

Educational Tools

Infection Type

SSI (Surgical Site Infection)

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Source: CDC.gov Click Here for the Infographic

C. diff (Clostridioides difficile)

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Source: Mayo Clinic Click Here for the Infographic

Antibiotic Stewardship

Source: WHO.int

Healthcare-Associated Pneumonia

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Healthcare-Associated Pneumonia Prevention.pdf

Prevention Tips

Multimedia

Related Links

AORN
Association of perioperative Registered Nurses provides information on Guidelines and Clinical Resources, Education, Community and Government Affairs.

APIC
Association for Professionals in Infection Prevention and Epidemiology provides Scientific Guidelines and Practice Resources, Research and Emergency Preparedness.

CDC
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention provides information on Diseases and Conditions, Emergency Preparedness and Data and Statistics.

NHSN
National Healthcare Safety Network provides is the nations largest Healthcare-Associated Infection Tracking System, provides Data and Reports and Guidelines and Recommendations.

WHO
World Health Organization provides information on Health Topics, Data, Outbreaks and Emergencies.

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