Nursing Interventions to Reduce Hospital-Acquired Infections in Intensive

Abstract

Background: HAIs remain a great threat to patients in ICUs, and thus require potent measures backed up by stringent policies.

Aim: Whilst this will discover the prevalence of HAIs in ICUs, associated risks, risky nursing activities, and policies which may exist for scrutiny.

Methods: A literature search was therefore performed specifically for the occurrence of infection prevention and control policy in the context of ICU.

Results: Such HAIs as CLABSIs, VAP, and CAUTIs are widespread because of invasive interventions and improper care for patients’ cleanliness. Interventions based on research, staff training and definitive funding policies directly affect infection prevention.

Conclusion: Integrating nursing practices alongside effective policies decreases HAIs, improves patient outcomes and solves antimicrobial resistance issues.