Infection
Occurs when a microorganism enters the body, increases in number and causes a reaction in the body. This may cause tissue injury and disease.
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Infection Prevention and Control (IPC)
Known as IPC - Processes used to reduce the risk of infection transmission and to prevent the spread of infectious agents.
Infection Prevention and Control Lead
A person or group of people who are responsible for leading the infection prevention and control system in an organisation
Infection risk
The probability that a patient/resident will acquire an infection based on the characteristics of the individual, the inherent risks associated with a procedure, or other factors that might put the individual at risk for a health care-associated infection.
Infection surveillance
An important element of IPC. Infection surveillance is the monitoring of certain types of infections and can assist in identifying outbreaks of infection.