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Infection Control |
| Definitions |
<p>Every year, lives are lost because of the spread of infections in hospitals. Health care workers can take steps to prevent the spread of <a href="https://medlineplus.gov/infectiousdiseases.html">infectious diseases</a>. These steps are part of infection control.</p> <p><a href="https://medlineplus.gov/germsandhygiene.html">Proper hand washing</a> is the most effective way to prevent the spread of infections in hospitals. If you are a patient, don't be afraid to remind friends, family and health care providers to wash their hands before getting close to you.</p> <p>Other steps health care workers can take include:</p><ul> <li>Covering coughs and sneezes</li> <li>Staying up to date with <a href="https://medlineplus.gov/vaccines.html">vaccinations</a></li> <li> Using gloves, masks and protective clothing</li> <li>Making tissues and hand cleaners available </li> <li>Following hospital guidelines when dealing with blood or contaminated items</li> </ul> |
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http://purl.bioontology.org/ontology/MEDLINEPLUS/C0085557 |
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C0085557 |
| Date created |
01/13/2003 |
| definition |
Every year, lives are lost because of the spread of infections in hospitals. Health care workers can take steps to prevent the spread of infectious diseases. These steps are part of infection control. Proper hand washing is the most effective way to prevent the spread of infections in hospitals. If you are a patient, don't be afraid to remind friends, family and health care providers to wash their hands before getting close to you. Other steps health care workers can take include:
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| MP OTHER LANGUAGE URL |
Russian https://medlineplus.gov/languages/infectioncontrol.html#Russian Spanish https://medlineplus.gov/languages/infectioncontrol.html#Spanish Somali https://medlineplus.gov/languages/infectioncontrol.html#Somali Spanish https://medlineplus.gov/spanish/infectioncontrol.html Hmong https://medlineplus.gov/languages/infectioncontrol.html#Hmong |
| MP PRIMARY INSTITUTE URL |
National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases http://www.niaid.nih.gov/ |
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C0085557 |
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Infection Control |
| Related to |
http://purl.bioontology.org/ontology/MEDLINEPLUS/C0009450 http://purl.bioontology.org/ontology/MEDLINEPLUS/C2362526 http://purl.bioontology.org/ontology/MEDLINEPLUS/C0004623 http://purl.bioontology.org/ontology/MEDLINEPLUS/C5421788 http://purl.bioontology.org/ontology/MEDLINEPLUS/C0343401 http://purl.bioontology.org/ontology/MEDLINEPLUS/C0001175 |
| Scope Statement |
Every year, lives are lost because of the spread of hospital infections. Read about the preventive steps you can take, such as proper handwashinghttps://medlineplus.gov/infectioncontrol.html |
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T058 |
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| http://purl.bioontology.org/ontology/MESH/D017053 | Medical Subject Headings / 医学主题词表 | CUI | |
| http://purl.bioontology.org/ontology/MESH/D017053 | Medical Subject Headings / 医学主题词表 | LOOM |