What are 5 infection risks in the health care setting?

1. Central line-associated bloodstream infections (CLABSIs)

- CLABSIs are infections that occur in the bloodstream of patients who have a central line, which is a tube that is inserted into a large vein in the chest.

- CLABSIs can be caused by bacteria that enter the bloodstream through the central line, or they can be caused by bacteria that are already present in the bloodstream.

- CLABSIs can be serious and even life-threatening, and they can increase the length of time that a patient needs to stay in the hospital.

2. Catheter-associated urinary tract infections (CAUTIs)

- CAUTIs are infections that occur in the urinary tract of patients who have a urinary catheter, which is a tube that is inserted into the bladder to drain urine.

- CAUTIs can be caused by bacteria that enter the urinary tract through the urinary catheter, or they can be caused by bacteria that are already present in the urinary tract.

- CAUTIs can be uncomfortable and painful, and they can also lead to more serious infections, such as kidney infections.

3. Surgical site infections (SSIs)

- SSIs are infections that occur at the site of a surgical incision.

- SSIs can be caused by bacteria that enter the incision during surgery, or they can be caused by bacteria that are already present on the patient's skin.

- SSIs can range in severity from mild to life-threatening, and they can increase the length of time that a patient needs to stay in the hospital.

4. Ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP)

- VAP is a type of pneumonia that occurs in patients who are on a ventilator, which is a machine that helps them to breathe.

- VAP can be caused by bacteria that enter the lungs through the ventilator tube, or they can be caused by bacteria that are already present in the lungs.

- VAP can be serious and even life-threatening, and it can increase the length of time that a patient needs to stay in the hospital.

5. Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA)

- MRSA is a type of bacteria that is resistant to many antibiotics.

- MRSA can cause a variety of infections, including skin infections, bloodstream infections, and pneumonia.

- MRSA is a major threat to public health, and it can be difficult to treat.