This week is Infection Prevention Week, a time to reflect on the significant strides made in reducing healthcare-associated infections (HAIs). In particular, the downward trends in Central Line-Associated Bloodstream Infections (CLABSIs), Catheter-Associated Urinary Tract Infections (CAUTIs) and Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA) infections highlight the collective efforts of health care professionals, institutions, purchasers and patients to put patient safety first.
What is patient safety? This video explains.