| | NOVEMBER 20208The certain increase in COVID 19 patients has put up the immense strain on the healthcare indus-tries and healthcare professionals, globally. The outburst of the pandemic has led to increased demand in infection control systems especially at the hospitals and health care centers.Infection management in the COVID EraAcute Respiratory Syndrome COVID 19 has changed our way of living, drastically. The pandemic has af-fected all of us in a certain way. Mask, gloves, sanitiz-ers are now an inseparable part of our routine which we cannot afford to skip. Similarly, the hospitals and health care centers are bound to use Personal protec-tive equipment (PPE kit) and other COVID-19 essen-tials such as Non-Woven Face mask, Nitrile Gloves, Disposable Protective Eye Wear, and Protective Shield. Each of the products is to safeguard the medical team including doctors, nurses, and ward boys who are serv-ing the COVID 19 patients day and night and are the Corona warriors in true sense!The spread of various infections at healthcare fa-cilities is a prime concern. Therefore, the health care teams and hospitals are found to be associated with (HAIs) infections that are contracted within a hospital environment. The HAI range from 5.7-19.1 percent in developing countries like India and is life-threatening to the professionals working in the health care centers.The impact of Healthcare Associated InfectionsToday, the Health Care-Associated Infections (HAI) is an ongoing worry that increases anti-microbial resis-tance, makes the hospital stay troublesome for both (the patients and staff), and is often responsible for a certain increase in the rate of mortality. The issue seems to be perpetual in nature during the COVID-19 era as more and more patients are moving to hospitals nowadays to get cured. The health centers and hos-pitals seem to provide favorable habitat for the rapid transmission of this infectious disease as this is a place where the most suspected and infected patients both gather under one roof. Thus to maximize the safety of A veteran with 18+ years' experience, Kapil specializes in healthcare, occupational health, business development, operations, Insurance and E-Commerce for online and offline sales platforms.By Kapil N, Co-founder & CEO, Indicare Health Solutions THOUGHT LEADERSHIPINFECTION CONTROL IN THE COVID-19 ERA: FIGHTING THE PANDEMIC TOGETHERKapil N
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