A Nationwide Survey on Infection Prevention and Control in Acute Care Hospitals of Korea.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Healthcare-associated infections impose a significant burden on antibiotic usage, healthcare expenditures, and morbidity. Therefore, it is crucial to revise policies to minimize such losses. This nationwide survey aimed to evaluate infection prevention and control (IPC) components in healthcare facilities and encourage improvements in acute care hospitals with inadequate infection prevention settings. This study aims to enhance the infection control capabilities of healthcare facilities.

Methods

From December 27, 2021, to May 13, 2022, we conducted a survey of 1,767 acute care hospitals in the Republic of Korea. A survey was conducted to evaluate the infection control components in 1,767 acute care hospitals. Infection control officers provided direct responses to

SUBMITTER: Na SH 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11790399 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature