Patient Education Tool: 'Preventing Infections in the Hospital: What You Can Do' Brochure

The National Patient Safety Foundation provides a free, downloadable patient education brochure titled "Preventing Infections in the Hospital – What You Can Do."

The brochure was produced by the NPSF as part of its Stand Up for Patient Safety project. The one-page consumer fact sheet addresses infection prevention steps when planning ahead for surgery (if applicable) and while in the hospital following surgery.

Download the NPSF infection prevention brochure (pdf) for adaptation and use in your facility.

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