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Learning Objectives
Describe the effect of healthcare-associated infections on mortality, morbidity, and cost of health care, including the importance of surveillance and prevention.
Outline the pathogenesis of infection and the development of antimicrobial resistance.
Identify the environmental, patient-related, and iatrogenic risk factors for healthcare-associated infection.
Describe the impact of nonimplanted and implanted devices and procedures on healthcare-associated infection.
List the most common types of healthcare-associated infections.
Identify the most common pathogens and risk factors associated with catheter-related urinary tract infections, and outline the appropriate prevention measures, diagnosis, and treatment.
List the most common pathogens and causes of surgical site infections, and outline the appropriate prevention measures, diagnosis, and treatment.
Define the most common pathogens and risk factors associated with healthcare-associated pneumonia, and outline the appropriate prevention measures, diagnosis, and treatment.
Outline the most common pathogens and risk factors associated with intravascular device-related bloodstream infections, and discuss the appropriate prevention measures, diagnosis, and treatment.
Discuss the risk factors and prevention strategies for nosocomial Clostridium difficile infection.