Review:
Hospital Acquired Infections (hais)
overall review score: 3.5
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score is between 0 and 5
Hospital-acquired infections (HAIs) are infections that patients acquire while receiving treatment in a healthcare facility.
Key Features
- Increase in length of hospital stay
- Increased healthcare costs
- Antibiotic resistance
- Increased mortality risk
Pros
- Increased awareness leading to better prevention measures
- Research and development of new treatments and technologies to combat HAIs
Cons
- Negative impact on patient outcomes
- Financial burden on healthcare systems