Evaluating the Effectiveness of Enhanced Infection Control Protocols on Reducing Hospital-Acquired Infections in Critical Care Units
Keywords:
Hospital-acquired infections, infection control protocols, critical care, patient safety, evidence-based practiceAbstract
Hospital-acquired infections (HAIs) in critical care units remain a pervasive threat to patient safety despite advances in medical technology and antimicrobial therapies. This study evaluates the effectiveness of enhanced infection control protocols (EICPs) implemented in 2024 across three tertiary hospitals. A quasi-experimental pre-post design compared infection rates before and after protocol adoption. Results indicate a statistically significant reduction in HAIs, particularly ventilator-associated pneumonia and catheter-related bloodstream infections. These findings underscore the critical role of multidisciplinary infection control measures and continuous staff training in mitigating nosocomial infections.
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