In Italy, 500,000 healthcare-associated infections each year: 11,000 deaths
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According to an article in the newspaper Il Sole 24 ORE, there are about 500,000 healthcare-associated infections in Italy and about 11,000 deaths. These are infections that patients contract during a hospital stay or during care in other healthcare facilities, and not before entering the facility. The figure therefore concerns an issue that directly involves those who work in healthcare and those who receive care.
These infections can be caused by several factors, such as hand hygiene, the cleaning of environments and medical instruments, the use of antibiotics, and the use of catheters or other invasive devices. Prolonged hospital stays can also increase the risk, especially for elderly people or those with chronic illnesses. For this reason, prevention is considered a very important part of patient safety.
The news shows how important it is to keep working on infection control in healthcare facilities. Prevention measures, staff training, and case surveillance are fundamental tools for reducing these numbers. For citizens, even small behaviours, such as asking staff to wash or disinfect their hands, can help make care safer.
Sources: Il Sole 24 ORE
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