Caredemy Reviews

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HCAIs post a significant risk to those who are:

* Have an indwelling medical device

* Have other co-morbidities

* Are post-surgery

* Are taking certain medications such as steroids

* Rea undergoing chemotherapy

The most common causes o HCAI spread are:

* Healthcare staff who do not clean their hands

* Medical equipment that has not been properly cleaned

* Healthcare staff who do not follow local policies, procedures, and guidelines

HCAIS are caused by bacteria, viruses, and fungi. infections caused by bacteria can be antibiotics but infections caused by viruses cannot be treated with antibiotics and when uncontrolled. Healthcare providers monitor the number of new infections such as patients and visitors on proper infection prevention procedures. Some bacterial infections MRSA, are becoming resistant to antibiotics. this is a problem because it limits the treatment of very ill patients.

There are many different types of HCAIs, but these are four that are common in a human body sometimes referred to as ‘superbugs’.

1. MRSA: Meticillin-resistant staphylococcus aureus

2. MSSA: Meticillin-sensitive Staphylococcus aureus

3. C.difficile: Clostridium difficile

4. E.coli: Escherichia coli

Common HCAIs

MRSA: Meticillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus

MSSA: Meticillin-sensitive Staphylococcus aureus

MRSA and MSSA can cause symptoms such as

*Redness

*Swelling

*Warmth

*Aches and Pain

*High temperature (38C or above)

* Dizziness/ Confusion

The symptoms of norovirus typically begin within 1-2 days and symptoms include;

* Diarrhea

* Nausea

* Vomiting

* Abdominal pain

* High temperature (38C or above)

* Headache

*Aching arms and legs

The chain of infection is events that need to occur to allow germs or infections to spread. These are six links in the chain.

1. Germ- The germ that can spread directly or indirectly from a person to person.

2. Souce- Where the germs are found and are able to grow and multiple

3. Exit point- Germs must leave the source through the exit point such as through blood, urine, breath, and vomit.

4. Method of spread- Germs need a method to spread from one person to another, such as a person’s hand or a piece of improperly cleaned equipment.

5. Entry point- The entry point is where the germs get into the other person, likely through an open cut, broken skin, the nose, or mouth.

6. Person at risk- Patient with chronic or severe illnesses, patients using medical devices, or chose who are very old or very young are most vulnerable.

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