University of Wisconsin–Madison

PHS Monday Seminar: 2022 Philip M. Farrell Population Health Distinguished Alumni Lecture, Nasia Safdar, MD, PhD: “Preventing Healthcare-associated Infections: Neither simple nor easy”

Nasia Safdar
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Nasia Safdar
What you will learn:  Healthcare-associated infections, a byproduct of healthcare, are considered largely preventable. However, reducing the burden of healthcare-associated infections in the complex environment of health systems is challenging and requires a systems approach with multidisciplinary expertise. This talk will discuss the advances that have occurred in the prevention of healthcare-associated infections, the fragility of this success and the need for sustainable approaches. For additional information and the recording, please click here.