9. Conclusion
• Breaking the chain of infection is the key to stopping the transmission of
pathogens in health care facilities and communities worldwide. Only 1
piece of the chain has to be missing to stop transmission. The correct
washing of hands in many cases is the first line of defense in stopping
that chain.
• Proper health care worker vaccination and the use of proper precautions
for specific diseases also are crucial. By having fewer infections, the
burden of HAls would decrease and the associated mortality rate would
fall. All health care workers should work toward reducing HAls and other
infectious pathogens.
