3. ?
HAI’s ae reported by the Infection Control nurses
primarily.
But to ensure nursing involvement in every clinical
process, these reporting system is introduced.
Make a register in the following format.
Record patient details along with signs of infection.
ICN’s will check the register in there round & will
verify the patient for HAI.
4.
5. Signsof Infection:
• Fever
• Chills and sweats.
• Change in cough or a new
cough.
• Sore throat or new mouth
sore.
• Shortness of breath.
• Nasal congestion.
• Stiff neck.
• Burning or pain with
urination.
• Unusual vaginal discharge or
irritation.
• Increased urination.
• Redness, soreness, or
swelling in any area,
including surgical wounds
and ports.
• Diarrhea.
• Vomiting.
• Pain in the abdomen or
rectum.
• New onset of pain.