NUR 324 Chapter Notes - Chapter 28: Iatrogenesis, Paper Towel, Artificial Nails
20 Aug 2016
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1. explain the relationship between the chain of infection and transmission of infection. 2. give an example form preventing infection for each element of the infection chain. 6. describe the signs/symptoms of a localized infection and those of a systemic infection. 7. explain conditions that promote the transmission of health-care associated infection. 9. explain how infection control measures may differ in the home versus in the hospital. As a nurse you play an important role in infection prevention and control. Infection prevention is essential in creating a safe health care environment. Npsg (national patient safety goals) . 07. 01. 01: comply with either the current centers for disease control and prevention (cdc) hand hygiene guidelines or the world health organization (who) hand hygiene guidelines. Npsg . 07. 03. 01: implement evidence-based practices to prevent health care-associated infections due to multidrug-resistant organisms in acute care hospitals. Npsg 07. 04. 01: implement evidence-based practices to prevent central line-associated bloodstream infections. Npsg 07. 05. 01: implement evidence-based practices for preventing surgical site infections.
