Contributing Factors
Compromised Host
100
Microorganisms in the hosptial.
What are nosocomial infections?
100
First line of defense.
What is skin and mucous membranes?
200
Reservoirs for pathogens.
What are body fluids?
300
These resistant strains become flora of patients and employees.
What is staphylococcus aureus, C-diff, E-coli?
400
Infections that occur in a compromised host.
What is opportunistic infections?
500
Nursing homes and other healthcare facilities are not included in this survey.
What is National Nosocomial Infection Survey System (NNIS)?