Conclusion

Hospital-acquired infections are the second leading cause of death. If continued to be ignored it can lead to worse numbers and raised morbidity issues. Addressing HAIs requires a collaborative effort between the government, health officials, and the community. Each one has an important role to play in advocating for better and more effective infection prevention control guidelines. Patients are also crucial to this effort as they can ensure that the guidelines set in place are being actively adhered to by their health providers. Ultimately, nurses are at the forefront of making this all a possibility. Using their influence, they can ensure that the issue of HAI is completely dealt with.