Infektionsverhütung
Infektionsverhütung, also known as infection prevention and control (IPC), is a set of practices and procedures designed to prevent the spread of infections. These measures are crucial in healthcare settings, but also apply to everyday life to protect public health. The core principles of Infektionsverhütung revolve around breaking the chain of infection. This chain typically involves an infectious agent, a reservoir where the agent lives, a mode of transmission, a portal of entry into a new host, and a susceptible host.
Key strategies employed in Infektionsverhütung include meticulous hand hygiene, which is considered the single most effective
Furthermore, Infektionsverhütung encompasses practices like respiratory hygiene and cough etiquette, safe injection practices, and the appropriate