Hospital infection is the spread of pathogenic microorganisms to patients or staff as a result of the care given to them. This type of infection may be transmitted during treatment or come from the patient themselves and is also known as nosocomial infection or hospital acquired infection (HAI)
Primary care clinics including GPs and Dental are equally at risk.

Figures from the ICNA show that the risks associated with cross contamination form “stick” injuries are increasing in prevalence with the highest risks being linked to the most common blood borne pathogens of HBB, HBC, HIV and V cJD.

1 in 3 risk of contracting HBB (Vaccine available)

1 in 30 risk of contracting HBC (NO vaccine available)

1 in 300 risk of contracting HIV (NO vaccine available)

The viruses remain active for extended periods and can be present in dried blood found on surgical instruments

Guidelines from infection control professionals suggest that ALL patients where invasive procedures take place should be considered as high risk and therefore the same standards and vigilance should apply.

Good infection control equipment costs money but the lack of good equipment usually costs more.

(Further info: http://www.icna.co.uk)

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