National Institutes of Health
- The primary NIH organization for research on Infection Control is the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases
Every year, many lives are lost because of the spread of infections in hospitals. Health care workers can take steps to prevent the spread of infectious diseases. These steps are part of infection control.
Proper hand washing is the most effective way to prevent the spread of infections in hospitals. If you are a patient, don't be afraid to remind friends, family and health care providers to wash their hands before getting close to you.
Other steps health care workers can take include
References and abstracts from MEDLINE/PubMed (National Library of Medicine)