Chris | October 24, 2010
In the past, the term Nosocomial Infection was used to describe facility acquired infections; more recently, the term Healthcare-associated Infections (HAI) is in use. The prevention and control of HAI’s is dependent on a strong surveillance program, which is a means of collecting and analyzing patient data that pertains to infection prevention and control. Infection [...]
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Chris | October 12, 2010
An Infection Control professional (ICP) more recently referred to as an Infection Preventionist, is usually required to be a licensed Registered or Vocational Nurse, depending on state regulations. Some of the duties of the Infection Preventionist may include:
Conducting Surveillance: In infection control, surveillance is the term used to describe the function of observing, gathering, investigating and reviewing [...]
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