Occupational Nosocomial Infections among Healthcare Workers in a Philippine Private Hospital: Incidence and Infection-Prevention Risk Factors

Key Points

• High incidences of nosocomial infections were observed among healthcare workers in the study.
• Risk factors for infection were identified, including inadequate personal protective equipment and exposure levels.
• The analysis examined infection-prevention measures across multiple departments in the hospital.
• These findings highlight the need for improved safety protocols to protect healthcare workers from infections.