Healthcare-related infections within nursing homes (NHS): a qualitative study of care practices based on a systemic approach.

Giulia Lefosse; Laura Rasero; Tommaso Bellandi; Paulo Sousa

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Healthcare-related infections within nursing homes (NHS): a qualitative study of care practices based on a systemic approach.

June 8, 2022

Lefosse G, Rasero L, Bellandi T, et al. J Patient Saf Risk Manag. 2022;27(2):66-75.

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Reducing healthcare-acquired infections is an ongoing patient safety goal. In this study, researchers used structured observations to explore factors contributing to healthcare-related infections in nursing homes in one region of Italy. Findings highlight the need to improve the physical care environment (e.g., room ventilation), handwashing compliance, and appropriate use of antibiotics.

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