Avoiding nosocomial transmission - useful infographics from HSIB (October 2020)

Summary

A set of 5 infographics describing the the factors that influence the risk of nosocomial transmission of infections (such as Covid19), and how health and care staff can take action to manage the risks and reduce the infection rate.

The factors explained are:

• People
• Equipment
• Task
• Environment
• Organisation

Content

These infographics are from the summary HSIB report (22 October 2020) entitled "COVID-19 transmission in hospitals: management of the risk – a prospective safety investigation". The exec report can be found here.

They explain the five main aspects related to the nosocomial transmission of infection, and how the risks of this happening can be properly managed.

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