Question

Explain in some detail (not just enumerate) at least four factors that contribute to hospital-acquired infections and FOUR different strategies to reduce their incidence.

Answer 1

Four factors which contribute to hospital-acquired infections-

1. Use of infected instruments or non-sterilised ones like catheters and instruments used in surgery.

2. Use of unclean gloves.

3. Not washing hands and not maintaining hygiene.

4. Ventilator-associated pneumonia

By improper or contaminated food items.

Four strategies to reduce their incidence-

1. Use of new equipment or clean, sterilized equipment

2. Washing hands after every procedure and wearing gloves

3. The proper dosage of antibiotics

4. Surface sanitation