Infections acquired by patients while receiving healthcare treatment in hospitals, nursing homes, outpatient clinics, or other healthcare facilities.
Another term for Healthcare-Associated Infections (HAIs), referring specifically to infections acquired in hospitals or other healthcare settings.
A microorganism (such as bacteria, virus, fungus, or parasite) capable of causing disease in humans.
The ability of microorganisms to resist the effects of medications, leading to treatment failure and the persistence of infections.
An HAI that occurs when bacteria or other pathogens enter the bloodstream through a central line catheter, resulting in bloodstream infection.
An infection that occurs after surgery in the part of the body where the surgery took place, ranging from superficial infections of the skin to deeper infections involving tissues and organs.
An HAI that occurs when bacteria or other pathogens enter the urinary tract through a urinary catheter, leading to infection.
An HAI that develops in patients who are on mechanical ventilation, typically caused by bacteria entering the lungs through the breathing tube.
The process of cleaning and disinfecting surfaces and equipment in healthcare settings to prevent the spread of HAIs.
The practice of washing hands with soap and water or using hand sanitizer to remove pathogens and prevent the transmission of infections in healthcare settings.