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Ruth M Carrico1, Hudson Garrett1, Dawn Balcom1
1University of Louisville Global Health Center, Division of Infectious Diseases, University of Louisville School of Medicine, Louisville, KY.
Nursing
|July 12, 2019
Summary
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) established eight Core Practices for infection prevention and control in 2017. These essential guidelines are vital for all healthcare settings and nursing professional development.
Area of Science:
- Healthcare Quality
- Infection Prevention and Control
- Nursing Practice
Background:
- The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) introduced foundational infection prevention and control (IPC) guidelines in 2017.
- These guidelines, known as the eight Core Practices, are designed for universal application across diverse healthcare settings.
Purpose of the Study:
- To highlight the importance of the CDC's 2017 Core Practices for infection prevention and control.
- To emphasize the integration of these practices into all nursing care and professional development.
Main Methods:
- Review of CDC's 2017 Core Practices document.
- Analysis of the scope and applicability of the eight Core Practices.
Main Results:
- The eight Core Practices provide a comprehensive framework for infection prevention and control.
- These practices are applicable to all healthcare delivery settings.
Conclusions:
- The CDC's Core Practices are fundamental for ensuring patient safety and preventing infections.
- Embedding these practices into nursing care and professional development is crucial for effective infection control.
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