NURS 2589 Chapter Notes - Chapter 23: Infection Control, Humoral Immunity, Tularemia
25 Jan 2019
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Hais- infections associated with healthcare in any setting. Laws requiring healthcare organizations to make information about hais available to the public. Cdc- has extensive website for infection control and prevention in healthcare settings. Reduce targeted antimicrobial-resistant bacterial infections by 50% Reduce surgical site infections by 25% over the course of five years. Agency for healthcare research and quality- features links to info, tools, and resources on. Hais. highlights research and initiatives to reduces hais. Joint commission- quality oversight agency with an extensive criteria describing what healthcare organizations must do to minimize the risks of infections. Infection control presents strategies for healthcare providers to prevent infection in inpatient and community-based settings. Quality and safety education for nurses- group of educators formed to address the challenge of preparing nurses with the competencies needed to improve quality and safety. American nurses association- standard 5 of nursing: scope and standards of practice. Chain of infection made up of 6 links.
