Jun 15, 2025 · Hospital functions and organization vary according to health-care delivery organizations and each hospital’s unique position in the system. Good management structures …

May 22, 2025 · Israel’s intensified military operations continue to threaten an already weakened health system, amidst worsening mass population displacement and acute shortages of food, …

Health care-associated infection (HAI), also referred to as "nosocomial" or "hospital" infection, is an infection occurring in a patient during the process of care in a hospital or other health care …

Occupational hazards in the health sector. This e-tool is intended for use by people in charge of occupational health and safety for health workers at the national, subnational and facility levels …

Apr 28, 2025 · This document is for public health specialists, health emergency responders, clinicians, health facility managers, health and care workers and IPC...

Nov 29, 2024 · But HAIs are a daily threat in every hospital and clinic, not only during epidemics and pandemics. Lack of water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) in health care settings not only …

Jun 12, 2014 · This handbook – the result of extensive international consultation and collaboration – provides comprehensive guidance on safe, efficient, and environmentally sound methods for …

Apr 9, 2025 · Infection prevention and control (IPC) is a practical, evidence-based approach preventing patients and health workers from being harmed by avoidable infections. Effective …

HAI, many of which are caused by multidrug-resistant organisms, harm patients, visitors and health workers and place a significant burden on health systems. In Europe alone, some 9 …

Feb 17, 2017 · Standard precautions are essential to prevent hospital-acquired infections. These include washing hands with soap and water or alcohol-based hand rub before and after …