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2 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.

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