Healthcare-associated infections: challenges to public health in Brazil

Revista de Saúde Pública

Maria Clara Padoveze¹  Carlos Magno Castelo Branco Fortaleza¹ 

关键词: Cross Infection;    prevention & control;    Hospital Infection Control;    Program Housekeeping;    Hospital;    Infectious Disease Transmission;    Patient-to-Professional;    Infectious Disease Transmission;    Professional-to-Patient;    Health Surveillance;    Epidemiological Surveillance;    Infecção Hospitalar;    prevenção & controle;    Programa de Controle de Infecção Hospitalar;    Serviço Hospitalar de Limpeza;    Transmissão de Doença Infecciosa do Paciente para o Profissional;    Transmissão de Doença Infecciosa do Profissional para o Paciente;    Vigilância Sanitária;    Vigilância Epidemiológica;   

DOI  :  10.1590/S0034-8910.2014048004825

来源: SciELO

【 摘 要 】

This study presents a critical evaluation of the scientific literature related to this subject, aiming to assess the policies and administrative issues regarding the prevention and magnitude of healthcare-associated infections and discuss the challenges for their prevention in Brazil. The topics discussed included historical and administrative issues, challenges imposed by the characteristics of the healthcare system and the territorial dimension, laboratorial support limitations, costs, institutional culture, professional qualification, and patient engagement. It is urgent to hold a nationwide discussion among government representatives, institutions, and healthcare workers and users to overcome these challenges.

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