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Hospital Acquired Infections
Prevention of Hospital Acquired Infections
General measures that hospital staff members use to help prevent hospital-acquired infections include the following: Frequent hand washing Frequent use of alcohol-based hand sanitizers Use of protective gear such as gloves and gowns when procedures are done To prevent development of resistant bacteria, many hospitals have programs to limit the use of Overview of Antibiotics so that only people with proven infections receive them. Also, many hospitals limit the use of the newest and most powerful antibiotics to prevent resistance from developing. 