Osmosis video - Introduction to infection control

Infection control refers to practices that are designed to prevent the spread of infectious diseases in healthcare settings. Infections are caused by different types of tiny and simple pathogenic organisms, meaning organisms that cause diseases. Healthcare providers should be able to recognize common pathogens and how to protect themselves and their clients against infections, especially nosocomial infections - the ones acquired in a healthcare setting. Among infection control strategies we have medical asepsis, surgical asepsis, barrier methods, and isolation precautions.