Video - Medical and surgical asepsis

Medical and surgical asepsis is the practice of preventing infection by eliminating or reducing the number of microorganisms on an object or in an environment. It is done through various means such as hand hygiene, disinfection, sterilization, and proper waste management.

Medical and surgical asepsis are essential for the prevention of hospital-acquired infections (HAIs), which cause about 100,000 deaths in the United States each year. By practicing good medical and surgical asepsis, healthcare workers can reduce the likelihood of transmitting harmful microorganisms to patients.