Hospital infections are still a big concern in the USA

11/04/2014 13:30

The CDC just released new guidelines on prevention of cross infections. Although the numbers are decreasing, there are still 200 deaths daily across the USA due to hospital infections. 

 

To help prevent these infecitons, the CDC issued new guidelines for hospitals and also some tips for patients. read the press release here:

Despite Progress, Ongoing Efforts Needed to Combat Infections Impacting Hospital Patients

 

The full guidelines - divided in to specific guidelines for each procedure:

Top CDC Recommendations to Prevent Healthcare-Associated Infections

 

and the tips for patients are right here:

CDC patient guidelines - how to avoid hospital infections

p0326-hospital-patients.pdf (326570)

(source: https://www.cdc.gov/media/releases/2014/images/p0326-hospital-patients.pdf)