The Role of Nursing in Reducing Hospital-Acquired Infections

Authors

  • Nader Almutairi Senior Specialist Cardiovascular Nursing, King Fahad Medical City. Author
  • Majed Alotaibi Nursing Specialist, King Fahad Medical City. Author
  • Faisal Alqahtani Nursing Specialist, Primary Health Care Center - Almasif. Author
  • Abdullah Alghamdi Nursing Specialist, Eradah Complex for Mental Health in Albaha. Author
  • Refaee Alhuntushi Nursing Technician, Sajir Hospital - Sajir. Author
  • Mohammed Hijri Nursing Technician, Eradah Psychiatric Hospital. Author
  • Ashwaq Mubarak Nursing Technician, KFCH Hemodialysis. Author

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.47352/jmans.2774-3047.211

Keywords:

Nursing, Hospital-Acquired Infections, Infection Prevention, Healthcare-Associated Infections, Nurse Staffing, Hand Hygiene, Infection Control

Abstract

Hospital-acquired infections (HAIs) represent a persistent global health challenge, significantly contributing to patient morbidity, mortality, and healthcare costs. Nurses, as frontline healthcare providers, play a critical role in infection prevention and control (IPC). This article critically examines nursing’s impact on reducing HAIs, drawing on recent studies, real-world case data, and frontline experiences. It explores the effectiveness of nursing interventions such as hand hygiene, staffing ratios, education, and adherence to IPC protocols. Findings highlight that improved nurse staffing, education, and leadership strategies correlate strongly with reduced HAI rates. Challenges including workload, infrastructure limitations, and resource constraints also affect nursing effectiveness. This comprehensive review underscores the need for policy support and resource allocation to empower nurses’ infection control efforts and thereby enhance patient safety outcomes.

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Published

2025-10-10

Issue

Vol. 5 No. 2 (2025): Journal of Multidisciplinary Applied Natural Science

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Copyright (c) 2025 Nader Almutairi, Majed Alotaibi, Faisal Alqahtani, Abdullah Alghamdi, Refaee Alhuntushi, Mohammed Hijri, Ashwaq Mubarak (Author)

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