cross infection


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Related to cross infection: Nosocomial infection
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Noun1.cross infection - an infection that is acquired at a hospital or other healthcare facility
nonsocial infection
infection - the pathological state resulting from the invasion of the body by pathogenic microorganisms
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Some institutions have recommended comprehensive guidelines for the control of cross infection.26-29,31
ATTITUDE OF PARENTS TO GLOVE USE BY DENTAL STUDENTS
Although the risk of cross infection is low we have determined it prudent to trace back all potential exposures of patients and staff to this patient and, where appropriate, to test.
TEST FEAR FOR HEP B
The isolation hospital was built (and now is Birmingham Heartlands) with separate rooms for patients to ensure that cross infection was minimised.
Improve hygiene by bringing back matron
Nevertheless, the prevention of cross infection control is a critical part in the dental clinic so the dentists and dental assistants have a role to play in the control of transmission.
KNOWLEDGE, ATTITUDE AND AWARENESS OF PARENTS REGARDING THE IMPORTANCE OF BARRIER TECHNIQUES (USE OF GLOVES, MASKS and GOGGLES) BY THE PEDIATRIC DENTISTS AT PRINCE HASHEM MILITARY HOSPITAL, JORDAN
Every health care worker plays a vital part in helping to minimise the risk of cross infection - for example, by making certain that hands are properly washed and dried, ensuring the clinical environment is as clean as possible and that knowledge and skills are continually updated, as well as by educating patients and visitors.
Make sure you play your part in helping to reduce hospital-acquired infections
But headteacher David Snashall urged parents not to panic and to send children back as fears of cross infection were "extremely low".
Pupils return to TB school
Key Words: Cross infection control, Hand hygiene (HH), HH behavior, HH practices.
SELF-REPORTED HAND HYGIENE PRACTICES AMONG DENTISTS IN VARIOUS DENTAL INSTITUTES OF PAKISTAN
A spokeswoman added, 'The Trust has very stringent control of infection policies, which are geared to identify patients with such infections and minimise cross infection.
Bugs hit hospital
"The chance of cross infection now is extremely low."
TB SCHOOL TO SCREEN HUNDREDS OF ITS KIDS
Cross infection is defined as the transmission of infectious agents among patients and staff within clinical or hospital environment.
CROSS INFECTION CONTROL - A STUDY
The ward which cares for the elderly and has 28 patients is still shut to avoid the risk of cross infection.
Bug scare ward shut
Key Words: Cross infection control Dental health care providers.
KNOWLEDGE, ATTITUDE AND PRACTICE CONCERNING INFECTION CONTROL MEASURES AMONG DENTAL HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS OF DOW UNIVERSITY OF HEALTH SCIENCES

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