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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.