Nosocomial or healthcare-associated infections are infections acquired in the process of receiving health care

Nosocomial or healthcare-associated infections are infections acquired in the process of receiving health care

Part 1:

Nosocomial or healthcare-associated infections are infections acquired in the process of receiving health care. These infections can occur in hospitals, nursing homes, long-term care facilities, or ambulatory settings (Sikora, 2021).

Address the following criteria in your main response to this week’s discussion:

For this week’s discussion, you will research and find a pathogen responsible for a common nosocomial infection (see the article below or Table 12.8 in the Microbiology for the Healthcare Professional textbook for a list of common pathogens related to nosocomial infections).

Then, address the following scenario and questions:

  1. A number of patients in your department are showing signs of infection with your selected pathogen. You have been appointed to identify the pathogen causing the infection.
  2. Which of the techniques described in Chapter 8 of your textbook could we use to identify the pathogen? Describe the process for isolation and identifying the pathogen.
  3. Identify your selected pathogen, list the major characteristics of this pathogen, and describe the disease it causes. Include a discussion of the pathogen’s classification (i.e., fungus, bacteria, virus, helminth, etc.).
  4. What steps will you take to control the spread of the pathogen? Describe at least one factor that needs to be considered before deciding on the most appropriate method of microbial control.
  5. Please include any interesting information you may have found in your research.
  6. Be sure to add at least one reference (using APA) which exemplifies where you learned about the material. This could be your e-text or another source. If you submit a video response, be sure to add a text response with your reference.

All submissions should be in your own words. If you quote material, be sure to clearly identify these statements in quotation marks.

Part 2:

In your reading this week, you’re learning about the various methods to control microbial growth. In this section, we will evaluate the general considerations in microbial control and discuss examples of physical and chemical methods to control microbial growth.

Address the following criteria in your video, infographic, or presentation digital study tool:

  1. What are some of the general factors that we must take into account in order to control microorganisms in healthcare settings?
  2. Select ONE physical method to control microbial growth and provide a brief overview of the advantages and disadvantages of using this method in a healthcare setting.
  3. Select ONE chemical method to control microbial growth and provide a brief overview of the advantages and disadvantages of using this method in a healthcare setting.
  4. Add some visual illustrations to highlight each method. Be sure to add at least one reference (using APA) which exemplifies where you learned about the material. This could be your e-text or another source. If you submit a video response, be sure to add a text response with your reference.
  5. All submissions should be in your own words. If you quote material, be sure to clearly identify these statements in quotations.

Parts 1 and 2 should be posted no later than Wednesday 6/14/2024.

Requirements: N/A

Microbiology

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