What Can I Do To Minimize My Risk Of Acquiring An Infection Or Other Illness While I Am In The Hospital?
According to the Centers for Disease Control, hospital-acquired infections (HAIs) affect nearly 720,000 people a year, killing more than 8% of those who are infected. Recent estimates suggest that 1 in 25 hospital patients will contract an infection or other condition as a result of being in that hospital. Keep in mind that 1 in 25 is an average of…