Essays about: "health care-associated infections"

Found 3 essays containing the words health care-associated infections.

  1. 1. A report on the adherence to the infection control plan in a Swedish ruminant clinic : an observational study

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Clinical Sciences

    Author : Vera Pohja; Josefine Stenudd; [2018]
    Keywords : infection control; health care-associated infections; compliance; ruminant clinic; hygiene;

    Abstract : Adhering to infection control routines in veterinary clinics plays a vital role in stop-ping the spread of communicable diseases and reducing the likelihood of the spread of antibiotic resistance. There are many simple steps, including disinfecting hands and wearing protective aprons and gloves, which one can take to protect oneself, one’s patients, and one’s community from dangerous pathogens. READ MORE

  3. 2. Hand Hygiene Barriers faced byHealth Care Workers in The Gambia: : A Health Belief Model Approach

    University essay from Södertörns högskola/Miljövetenskap

    Author : Anna Rosenberg; [2016]
    Keywords : Health Care Associated Infections; Health Care Facilities; Health Belief Model; Health Care Workers; Handwashing; Handrubbing; Infection Control;

    Abstract : Health care associated infections cause major challenges to the provision of health care. This isdue to the burden placed on individuals, their families, and health services. READ MORE

  4. 3. Technology and Logistics in Health Care Services : A Case Study of Länssjukhuset Ryhov

    University essay from Högskolan i Jönköping/IHH, Centre of Logistics and Supply Chain Management

    Author : Biljana Tolic; Amanda Hanaeus; [2015]
    Keywords : Logistics; Lean Health Care; Bed Management; Process Activity Mapping; Swedish Hospitals;

    Abstract : Background: Swedish hospitals face intensified challenges due to elevated demands from patients, demographic changes and cost constraints. Furthermore, patient safety is negatively affected by the relatively high rate of health care associated infections (HAIs). READ MORE