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- Long-term care facilities (LTCFs) are increasingly housing patients who are at a greater risk of healthcare-associated infections (HAIs).
- A study conducted from 2011 to 2014 analyzed 28,360 patients and found an overall HAI prevalence rate of 10.2%, with subacute and palliative care units reporting the highest rates.
- The most common infections were respiratory and urinary tract infections, suggesting that enhanced infection control strategies and more specialized staff are needed in LTCFs.
Article Abstract
Introduction: Long-term care facilities (LTCFs) have become receptors of patients with a high risk of healthcare-associated infections (HAIs).
Objective: To determine the prevalence of HAIs in LTCFs.
Method: During the period 2011-2014 2 annual prevalence studies were performed according to Healthcare-associated infections in long-term-care facilities (HALT) study definitions and methodology.
Results: A total of 28,360 patients were included in the study. The overall prevalence rate of HAIs was 10.2%. Subacute units and palliative care units showed the highest rates, 22.3% and 18.7%, respectively. Main infections were respiratory tract infection (35.8%) and urinary tract infection (35.8%).
Conclusion: These results were higher than other similar experiences, a fact that suggests the need to extend the specific strategies and programs to LTCFs, and ensuring a sufficient number of specialised staff in infection control.
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| http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.eimc.2015.11.011 | DOI Listing |
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