According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 1 in 31 hospitalized patients will get an infection as a result of the care they receive, and an estimated 75,000 patients will die each year. But the good news is that patients and families can take steps to prevent infections by simply knowing infection prevention basics.
Know the top 10 ways patients and families can prevent infection:
Ask to have your room cleaned.
Ask if you should shower before having surgery.
Ask each day if you still need a catheter.