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A topic that is often forgotten in the world of
THIS PROGRAM. PLEASE
HELP US TO PREVENT
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Public Health is Healthcare Associated
Infections. These are infections that have
been defined as those obtained in a health
HEALTHCARE ASSOCIATED
INFECTION BY TAKING TO HAI
care or medical setting. PRECAUTIONS THAT HAVE
It has been shown in research that these BEEN DISCUSSED
infections can be prevented in several
different ways, but the one that is the most
significant is the use of personal protective VISIT OUR WEBSITE OR
equipment. This includes gloves, gowns, CONTACT US WITH THE
protective eye wear, and other equipment
that can be used to protect against the INFORMATION BELOW IF
spread of infection. The most important YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS
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protective equipment is using it the correct
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to assist in preventing the spread of
healthcare associated infections.
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WHAT TO USE

In a healthcare setting, what to be

used can differ. At the least gloves
should be used. In more intense
and extensive settings more PPE
should be used.
DOES IT REALLY WORK
Through studies and research, it
has been shown that there is
significance in results which has
shown that using personal
protective equipment does work in
the preventing of healthcare
associated infections.
HOW SHOULD IT BE USED
There are several ways that you can help in
preventing the spread of these healthcare
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associated infections whether you are in the
healthcare field or not. disease may
• IF YOU ARE IN THE HEALTHCARE be the
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Be sure to wear your PPE when in
contact with a patient. Also, make sure to
skillfullest,
change your PPE between patients. You
can also inform others of the importance
of taking precautionary measures and
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preventing the spread of healthcare
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