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Microbiology. A concern for nursing.

B J McArthur

    The Nursing Clinics of North America
    |December 1, 1980
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    Nurses are refocusing on preventing and controlling nosocomial infections to reduce patient harm, hospital costs, and legal issues. Adhering to foundational principles can significantly decrease infection rates.

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    Area of Science:

    • Healthcare-associated Infections
    • Nursing Practice
    • Infection Control

    Background:

    • Nosocomial infections cause significant patient morbidity, mortality, and increased healthcare costs.
    • Florence Nightingale emphasized preventing patient decline due to infection within hospitals.
    • There is a renewed focus on the prevention and control of hospital-acquired infections.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To highlight the critical importance of preventing and controlling nosocomial infections.
    • To provide nurses with information to reduce infection rates on their units.
    • To underscore the need to heed historical admonitions regarding patient safety and infection.

    Main Methods:

    • This article serves as an introduction to a series focusing on nosocomial infections.

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  • Subsequent articles will detail microorganisms, patient-specific factors, anatomical sites, treatments, and diseases.
  • The approach emphasizes practical information for nursing units.

    • Main Results:

    • Nosocomial infections lead to severe patient outcomes, including disability and death.
    • Preventing infections reduces excess hospital costs and legal liabilities.
    • Effective infection control is achievable and essential for patient safety.

    Conclusions:

    • Nurses must remain vigilant in preventing and controlling nosocomial infections.
    • Implementing evidence-based practices can drastically lower infection rates.
    • Achieving near-zero nosocomial infection rates is a critical goal for all nursing units.