Managing infection prevention and control in the emergency care setting: an overview for emergency nurses.
Emerg Nurse
; 2023 Apr 04.
Article
in English
| MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-2255928
ABSTRACT
The control and prevention of infection in emergency departments (EDs) remains challenging because of the complexity of the environment and the consistently high attendance in many EDs. Emergency nurses play an essential role in infection prevention and control in this clinical area. The COVID-19 pandemic has refocused the need for emergency nurses to have a good knowledge and understanding of infection control processes and the clinical skills to protect themselves and patients alike. This article provides an overview of UK epidemiological perspectives, the main pathogens associated with healthcare infections, the importance of reducing pathogen transmission and the emergency nurse's role in antibiotic stewardship.
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International databases
Database:
MEDLINE
Type of study:
Prognostic study
Language:
English
Journal subject:
Nursing
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Emergency Medicine
/
Traumatology
Year:
2023
Document Type:
Article
Affiliation country:
En.2023.e2157
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