Community-acquired infections and nosocomial infections are becoming more prevalent in our communities today
a. What is the difference between the two types of infections?
b. What is the best way to break the chain of transfer of infections?
c. By what means can infections be transferred between clients in the hospital setting?
Students' answers should include the following:
a. Community-acquired infections are found in the community, usually infectious communicable diseases such as TB. Nosocomial infections are transferred in the hospital setting from one client to another by contaminated equipment, healthcare workers, etc. Discussion can elaborate on homeless shelters, use of super antibiotics, and overuse of medications among other factors.
b. Handwashing is the number one way to prevent spread or transfer.
Other ways are to clean equipment after use. Discussion on why this is important and how clients are compromised in the hospital setting can be addressed.
c. Can also be addressed with part b above. Clean uniforms, limited jewelry, short nails, no artificial nails, and healthy nurses are some other ways to prevent or decrease nosocomial infections in the hospital settings.
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