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How The Covid-19 Pandemic May Have Impacted Hospital Acquired Infection Rates, Mackenzie Lecy-Schoenherr
How The Covid-19 Pandemic May Have Impacted Hospital Acquired Infection Rates, Mackenzie Lecy-Schoenherr
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Background: Hospital Acquired Infections (HAIs) are preventable; however, they continue to occur. Many HAI’s can be prevented by adhering to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Healthcare Infection Control Guidelines. In late 2019 a novel virus, known as SARS-CoV-2, or COVID-19, emerged and spread across the globe. CDC recommended additional infection prevention and control practices during the COVID-19 pandemic, in addition to standard practices. This study will compare HAI rates before and during the COVID-19 pandemic as well as between COVID and non-COVID units.
Methods: HAI data collected pre-COVID-19 and during COVID-19 will be compared to determine …