Kern Medical New Hire Guide 2024

Healthcare-Associated Infections (HAIs)

• It is estimated that 1 in every 20 patients admitted to U.S. hospitals will acquire an infection. • HAIs are 100% preventable! • Can lead to death.

• Kern Medical is actively working to reduce our patient’s risk of developing healthcare-associated infections. • Examples of healthcare-associated infections include: o Ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP) o Catheter-associated urinary tract infection (CAUTI) o Central-line associated bloodstream infection (CLABSI) o Surgical site infection (SSI)

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