Making health care safer: protect patients from antibiotic resistance. | AHRQ Patient Safety Network

Making health care safer: protect patients from antibiotic resistance. | AHRQ Patient Safety Network

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Making health care safer: protect patients from antibiotic resistance.

CDC Vital Signs. March 3, 2016.

Health care–associated infections (HAI) are a worldwide patient safety problem. This article and accompanying set of infographics spotlight the importance of addressing HAIs and provide updates on improvements associated with better use of catheters, appropriate patient isolation, and increased vigilance to reduce the risks of antibiotic-resistant infections.

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