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Nosocomial Infection - Awareness and Prevention
Starting on:
Sep 18, 2025
Ending on:
Sep 18, 2025
Moderator(s):
Dr. Alphonce Otieno
Medical officer at PCEA Chogoria Hospital
Venue:
Jackson hall
Max Credits:
3 Points

Provider:
PCEA CHOGORIA HOSPITAL
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Nosocomial Infection - Awareness and Prevention

Starting on:
Sep 18, 2025
Ending on:
Sep 18, 2025
Venue:
Jackson hall

Description

Hosocomial infections, or healthcare-associated infections, are a significant source of preventable harm in healthcare settings worldwide. These infections can occur in any healthcare environment—ranging from hospitals and long-term care facilities to outpatient clinics—and often result from invasive procedures, device use, immunosuppression, or prolonged hospitalization. Common types include central line–associated bloodstream infections, catheter-associated urinary tract infections, surgical site infections, ventilator-associated pneumonia, and Clostridioides difficile infections. Nosocomial infections not only lead to significant morbidity and mortality but also contribute to increased length of stay, antimicrobial resistance, and healthcare costs. As infection prevention practices evolve and antimicrobial resistance rises, understanding and addressing nosocomial infections remain critical public health priorities

Objectives

1. Identify common types of nosocomial infections and their associated risk factors in various healthcare settings. 2. Differentiate between healthcare-associated/nosocomial infections and community-acquired infections based on timing, clinical features, and exposure history. 3. To understand how to Implement evidence-based nosocomial infection prevention measures, including hand hygiene, isolation protocols, and device care bundles, to ensure optimal patient care. 4. To Improve communication and collaboration among the interprofessional healthcare team — to ensure coordinated efforts in infection prevention, early recognition, and optimal management of nosocomial infections.

Presenters

  1. Miss Judith Nekoye
    Infection Prevention and Control Nurse
    PCEA Chogoria Hospital

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