Chapter 3: Hospital Acquired Infections

By Oona St-Amant, Michelle Hughes, Audrey Kenmir, Caitlin Cosgrove, and Grace Sharpe

 

Learning Objectives

By the end of this chapter, you will be able to:

  1. Identify different types of pathogens that lead to infection and disease.
  2. Describe signs and symptoms associated with infection. 
  3. Identify how infectious agents can affect our body.
  4. Identify common types of healthcare-associated infections (HAIs).
  5. Describe healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) in relation to precaution and protection practices.
  6. Discuss techniques to reduce transmission of healthcare-associated infections.

Note: Always review and follow the hospital policies regarding infection prevention and control practices. 

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Introduction to Infection Prevention and Control Practices for the Interprofessional Learner Copyright © by Michelle Hughes; Audrey Kenmir; Oona St-Amant; Caitlin Cosgrove; and Grace Sharpe is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International License, except where otherwise noted.

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