Transmission and Prevention of Healthcare-Associated Infections.
10.3904/kjm.2018.93.4.317
- Author:
Doo Ryeon CHUNG
1
Author Information
1. Division of Infectious Diseases, Department of Internal Medicine, Samsung Medical Center, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, Korea. iddrchung@gmail.com
- Publication Type:Review
- Keywords:
Healthcare-associated infection;
Standard precautions;
Transmission;
Patient isolation;
Hand hygiene
- MeSH:
Communicable Diseases, Emerging;
Cough;
Hand Hygiene;
Patient Isolation
- From:Korean Journal of Medicine
2018;93(4):317-323
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
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Abstract:
To prevent the transmission of pathogens in hospitals, implementation of transmission-based precautions is essential, such as precautions to prevent airborne, droplet, and contact transmissions. However, it is impossible to identify all hidden asymptomatic carriers. Emphasis has therefore been placed on the use of standard precautions, including hand hygiene and cough etiquette. Recently, the possibility of the spread of imported emerging infectious diseases in medical institutions has also become an area of focus. Prevention of the spread of infections in hospitals should be a top priority to ensure the highest quality of care.
