In the prevention of nosocomial infection, it is important to understand its epidemiology and pathogenesis. Only then are we able to formulate appropriate preventive methods for the various types of infection. However, in recent years there has been growing recognition that the implementation of preventive measures is often only possible when behavioral change occurs. In fact, an appreciation of behavioral change principles is critical for infection control nurses (ICNs) because most preventable nosocomial infections are related to inappropriate patient care practices. Procedures for prevention are often simple (e.g., washing hands), but compliance can be extremely difficult to enforce in the hospital.
In the prevention of nosocomial infection, it is important to understand
its epidemiology and pathogenesis. Only then are we able to formulate
appropriate preventive methods for the various types of infection. However,
in recent years there has been growing recognition that the implementation
of preventive measures is often only possible when behavioral change occurs.
In fact, an appreciation of behavioral change principles is critical for
infection control nurses (ICNs) because most preventable nosocomial
infections are related to inappropriate patient care practices. Procedures
for prevention are often simple (e.g., washing hands), but compliance can be
extremely difficult to enforce in the hospital.
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