Guide to Being A Safe Patient or Caregiver to Help Prevent Infections
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What is a healthcare-associated infection
(HAI)?
The term "healthcare-associated infection" (HAI) refers to an
infection that a patient gets while in the hospital.
This guide provides steps that patients and caregivers should
always take to prevent infections, and an overview of how to
prevent six common HAIs.
HAIs are preventable when healthcare personnel, visitors, and
patients work together to stop germs from spreading.