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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.

Invasive devices

Devices inserted through skin, mucosal barrier or internal cavity.  Includes central lines, peripheral lines, urinary catheters, chest drains, peripherally inserted central catheters and endotracheal tubes.

Long-term care (LTC)

Activities undertaken by others to ensure that people with or at risk of a significant ongoing loss of intrinsic capacity can maintain a level of functional ability consistent with their basic rights, fundamental freedoms and human dignity. This includes a range of services and assistance for people who depend on support for activities of daily living and/or need some type of permanent nursing care.
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