What Are Some Key Strategies for Resistance Prevention?
Several strategies can be employed to prevent resistance: 1. Hand Hygiene: Regular and thorough hand washing or use of alcohol-based hand sanitizers. 2. Vaccination: Promoting and administering vaccines to reduce the need for antibiotics. 3. Patient Education: Instructing patients on the importance of taking medications as prescribed and understanding the difference between bacterial and viral infections. 4. Environmental Cleaning: Ensuring that healthcare environments are regularly cleaned and disinfected to prevent the transmission of pathogens. 5. Isolation Precautions: Using isolation rooms and personal protective equipment (PPE) for patients with known or suspected resistant infections.
