Tag Archive for: Infection

What is Sepsis?

Sepsis is the body’s extreme response to infection — and a life-threatening medical emergency. As such, preventing infections that can lead to sepsis is a critical task in any hospital.

Infection Prevention in Hospitals

Hospitals are a place of healing and recovery. But they are also a place where infections can spread easily if proper precautions aren’t taken. In the United States, healthcare-acquired infections are an all-too-frequent occurrence, affecting one out of every 20 to 30 patients. Fortunately, with everyone working together, the risk of infection can be greatly minimized.