What are nosocomial infections?
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Dr. Mehmet Oz answered:Nosocomial infections—or infections spread in the hospital—are a serious health risk. As you know (or can imagine), hospitals are breeding grounds for such germs because of all the sick people and the constant contact from person to person and from person to thing. Many hospitals are doing a lot to reduce the risk of spreading infections, but it's a tough task—and it's a problem you should be aware of if you're admitted to or are visiting a hospital.
You won't be offending your doctor or nurse if you ask them to wash their hands; ask them if they used soap and water or alcohol (tell them you're taking a poll). They'll get the message. Sometimes they get sloppy, and you must protect yourself.
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Nosocomial infections—or infections spread in the hospital—are a serious health risk. As you know (or can imagine), hospitals are breeding grounds for such germs because of all the sick people and the constant contact from person to... More -
Dr. Cathy Provins-Churbock answered:Nosocomial infections are infections that are acquired while hospitalized. They can involve the lungs, urine or blood. Hospitals work diligently to prevent these infections but contrary to popular belief hospitals are not clean environments- despite the best efforts. After all hospitals are full of sick people.
The best way to prevent nosocomial infections is hand washing. Family as well as all healthcare providers should sanitize hands before and after contact with patients. It is acceptable for you to ask caregivers to wash their hands.
Numerous regulatory agencies such as the Centers for Disease Control and Joint Commission on the Accreditation of Hospitals have placed high standards on hospitals to take measures to minimize nosocomial infections. This is because they can be life threatening.Nosocomial infections are infections that are acquired while hospitalized. They can involve the lungs, urine or blood. Hospitals work diligently to prevent these infections but contrary to popular belief hospitals are not clean environments- despite... More -
Hospital Safety Score answered:Nosocomial infections are infections contracted in the hospital. The term often used to describe them is hospital-acquired infections, or HAI. Nosocomial infections are defined as infections that are not present in the patient before they arrive at the hospital. If you arrive at the hospital with an infection, it would not be called a nosocomial infection. If you catch the same infection while at the hospital, it would be classified as nosocomial.Nosocomial infections are infections contracted in the hospital. The term often used to describe them is hospital-acquired infections, or HAI. Nosocomial infections are defined as infections that are not present in the patient before they... More
