Did You Know? | Prevent HAIs—every patient, every time

Did You Know? | Prevent HAIs—every patient, every time

According to the latest Vital Signs—

• People who receive medical care can get serious infections calledhealthcare-associated infections (HAIs), which can lead to sepsis or death.
• In certain kinds of hospitals, 1 in 4 HAIs are caused by antibiotic-resistant bacteria that are urgent and serious threats to health.
• Healthcare professionals should adopt critical actions with every patient every time to prevent HAIs and stop the spread of antibiotic resistance.