Every time a patient enters a doctor’s office, clinic, ER or any other care facility, they put their trust in the hands of care professionals — not just to provide quality care, but to prevent new issues such as infection.
The CDC has clearly defined guidelines that, when followed, can help care facilities prevent the spread of unanticipated infections that develop during the course of a patient’s medical or surgical treatment. Despite this, about 1 in 31 hospital patients has at least one healthcare-associated infection (HAI) on any given day.
The majority of the guidelines that exist today are focused on protecting patients in care zones. Tools are sterilized, hands are washed, protective clothing is worn. But what about waiting rooms?
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