Healthcare Associated Infections


Purpose:

  1. To understand the basics of Healthcare Associated Infections.

  2. To explain the role that the foodservice department plays in managing patients with HAIs, as well as how they can help prevent the spread of HAIs.

Objectives:

  • To be able to define HAI.

  • To understand how HAIs are acquired and how they can be prevented.

  • To be able to effectively serve those with HAIs in the foodservice department.

  • To know what resources are available.