Infection Control Problems in Nursing Homes
Infection control should be taken seriously, not only in nursing care homes but also in other healthcare settings suchu as health centers and general hospitals. Infections are the main reason behind most hospital admissions in nursing homes. Infections account for 27 to 63 percent of all admissions in these facilities (GAO, 2020). The Center for Disease Control (CDC) estimates that about 2.1 million infections occur annually in acute care hospitals and 1.5 million occur in
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