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Infection Control in Nursing Practice

Explore the importance of infection control in nursing, including key practices like hand hygiene, PPE, and antibiotic stewardship, essential for patient safety and public health in all healthcare settings.

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Nursing & General Health Essay 8: Infection Control in Nursing PracticeInfection control is a comerstone of nursing practice and an essential component of patientsafety and public health. Nurses are at the forefront of infection prevention and management,working in a variety of settings—from hospitals to nursing homes;clinics, and community healthenvironments Their role is not only to treat and monitor infections but to prevent theiroccurrence and spread. In an era of antibiotic resistance and global pandemics, infection controlhas become more critical than ever.Understanding Infection ControlInfection control involves a set of practices designed to prevent the transmission of infectiousagents, including bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites. These practices aim to reduce the riskof healthcare-associated infections (HAIs), which are infections that patients acquire during thecourse of receiving medical treatment.Key elements of infection control include:•Hand hygiene•Use of personal protective equipment (PPE)•Sterilization and disinfection•Isolation precautions•Environmental cleaning•Safe injection practices•Antibiotic stewardshipNurses must be knowledgeable in all these areas and apply them consistently to protectpatients, themselves, and the broader community.Hand Hygiene: The First Line of DefenseProper hand hygiene is considered the single most effective way to prevent the spread ofinfection. Nurses are required to wash their hands or use alcohol-based hand sanitizers before

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