Guide to Being A Safe Visitor 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 they are in the hospital.
More than 680,000 HAIs occur every year. One in 31 hospitalized
patients has an HAI at any given time. HAIs harm patients, lead to
worse outcomes, and increase healthcare costs.
HAIs are preventable when healthcare professionals, visitors, and
patients work together to stop germs from spreading.
