5 Health care Infections Flashcards
1
Q
What is a Health care infection?
A
Any infection that rises as a consequence of providing health care
2
Q
What is the prevalence of hospital infections at any one time?
A
8%
3
Q
What different parts of the infection model can be targeted to to limit infection
A
- Prevent pathogen being around
- Prevent patient coming into contact with pathogen
- Prevent the pathogen from producing more pathogen
4
Q
List some bacteria that commonly cause hospital acquired infections
A
- Staph Aureus
- C.Dif
- E.coli
5
Q
list some virus that commonly cause hospital borne
A
Norovirus
6
Q
List some fungi that cause hospital borne infection
A
Fungi
7
Q
What are the 4Ps of infection prevention and control
A
Pathogen
Patient
Place
Practice
