Interdisciplinary Strategies in the Battle Against Hospital-Acquired Infections: Nursing and Laboratory Partnerships
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hospital-acquired infections, infection control, nursing, laboratory, interdisciplinary strategies
Abstract
Hospital-acquired infections (HAIs) remain a significant threat to patient safety worldwide. Preventing and controlling these infections requires an interdisciplinary approach, with nurses and laboratory professionals playing integral roles. This review explores the collaborative strategies between nursing and laboratory teams in the battle against HAIs. Epidemiological surveillance, early detection, and implementation of evidence-based practices like hand hygiene form the cornerstone of nursing interventions for HAI prevention. Meanwhile, the laboratory provides vital diagnostic support through techniques like microbial cultures and antimicrobial susceptibility testing to identify pathogens and guide appropriate treatment. Ongoing communication and information sharing between nurses and laboratory staff enables prompt initiation of infection control measures. Partnerships are also crucial for antimicrobial stewardship efforts and surveillance. Advances like point-of-care testing are transforming HAI management, requiring close nursing-laboratory collaboration. An integrated approach leveraging nursing and laboratory expertise is key to tackling the complex challenge of HAIs.
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Alanoud Saad Alotaibi, Khadijah Abdullah A Alkhuwailidi, Hissah Khalid Alduraywish, Latefh Jarallah Albogmi, Jawaher Muhammad Alzamil, Sultana Suad Alanzi. (2023). Interdisciplinary Strategies in the Battle Against Hospital-Acquired Infections: Nursing and Laboratory Partnerships. Journal of Population Therapeutics and Clinical Pharmacology, 30(2), 459–473. https://doi.org/10.53555/jptcp.v30i2.4893
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