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What is the definition of a nosocomial infection according to the WHO?
What is the definition of a nosocomial infection according to the WHO?
- An infection that occurred before the patient's hospital stay.
- An infection that only occurs during the incubation period of a patient's pre-existing disease.
- An infection that arose as a result of treatment in a hospital or in connection with a hospital stay secondary to the patient's pre-hospital condition. (correct)
- An infection that is not related to the provision of health services in a hospital.
How does the Act on preventing and combating infections and infectious diseases in humans define a nosocomial infection?
How does the Act on preventing and combating infections and infectious diseases in humans define a nosocomial infection?
- An infection that is unrelated to the provision of health services in a hospital.
- An infection that is not related to the patient's pre-hospital condition.
- An infection that only occurs after the provision of health services in a hospital.
- An infection that occurred in connection with the provision of health services if the disease did not remain at the time of providing health services during the incubation period. (correct)
What is the abbreviation used for healthcare associated infections?
What is the abbreviation used for healthcare associated infections?
- HA
- HIA
- HI
- HAI (correct)
When does a nosocomial infection occur according to the WHO definition?
When does a nosocomial infection occur according to the WHO definition?
What is the primary focus of the Act of December 5, 2008, related to nosocomial infections?
What is the primary focus of the Act of December 5, 2008, related to nosocomial infections?
Study Notes
Definition and Context of Nosocomial Infections
- Nosocomial infections are defined by the World Health Organization (WHO) as infections acquired in healthcare settings that were not present at the time of a patient's admission.
- According to the Act on preventing and combating infections and infectious diseases in humans, a nosocomial infection refers to infections that are related to the healthcare delivery process, occurring in a healthcare facility, and typically appear 48 hours or more after admission.
Healthcare-Associated Infections
- The abbreviation used for healthcare-associated infections is HAIs.
Timing of Occurrence
- A nosocomial infection occurs when an infection manifests during the course of a patient's stay in a healthcare facility, indicating that it was not present during admission.
Legislative Focus
- The primary focus of the Act of December 5, 2008, is to outline measures for preventing nosocomial infections, promoting infection control measures, and enhancing patient safety within healthcare environments.
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Test your knowledge of healthcare associated infections (HAI) epidemiology and prevention with this quiz. Explore the definitions, epidemiology, and prevention strategies for nosocomial infections, including surgical site infections. Get familiar with the ACT of December 5, 2008, on the prevention and control of infections and infectious diseases in humans.
