Mmastodon HealthPandemics first seen 8 h ago, last 20 min ago, peak #7

Experts urge stronger infection prevention in healthcare settings

Original: Healthcare should not a place where you pick up another infection. Strong infection prevention measures, including clean

Health advocates are stressing that hospitals and clinics should not expose patients to new infections. They are calling for layered protections in healthcare settings, including clean air, masking and other infection prevention measures, to keep patients, visitors and healthcare workers safer. The message is that prevention should be standard practice in every healthcare environment, not an optional extra.

Why now: Concerns about healthcare-associated infections and air safety are prompting renewed calls for prevention measures.

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Rank over time, top of the chart is #1. 7 snapshots from 8 h ago to 20 min ago.

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• Healthcare should not a place where you pick up another infection. Strong infection prevention measures, including clean air, masking, and other layered protections, help keep patients, visitors, and healthcare workers safer. Prevention belongs in every setting, healthcare… · whn@forall.social · 10

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