HOSPITAL ACQUIRED INFECTION: A STUDY TO MEASURE ITS IMPACT ON INCREASE AVERAGE LENGTH OF STAY AND COST OF CARE IN MULTI-SPECIALTY HOSPITALS    

Authors : Kunal Kothyari, Student, IIHMR University ; Dr. P.R. Sodani, Professor, IIHMR University

Publishing Date : 2023

DOI : https://doi.org/10.52458/9788196869458.2023.nsp.eb.ch-02

ISBN : 978-81-968694-8-9

Pages : 6-9

Chapter id : IIHMR/NSP/EB/MWIHHT/2023/Ch-02

Abstract : Hospital-acquired infections constitute a significant cause of morbidity and mortality among hospitalized patients. Numerous studies indicate that 5 to 10% of individuals admitted to hospitals experience one or more infections during their stay. This percentage tends to be higher in immunocompromised patients, those with underlying health conditions, individuals undergoing invasive procedures, those admitted to the intensive care unit (ICU), and elderly patients.

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Cite : Kothyari, K., & Sodani, P. (2023). Hospital Acquired Infection: A Study To Measure Its Impact On Increase Average Length Of Stay And Cost Of Care In Multi-Specialty Hospitals (1st ed., pp. 6-9). Noble Science Press. https://doi.org/10.52458/9788196869458.2023.nsp.eb.ch-02

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