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Hexachlorophene
Phenolic preparation that disrupts the cell by denaturing the cell protein. More effective against…
Healthcare-Associated Pneumonia (HCAP)
Pneumonia that develops in a patient within 90 days of residing in any healthcare…
Healthcare Infection Control Practices Advisory Committee (HICPAC)
The Healthcare Infection Control Practices Advisory Committee works with CDC in developing guidelines and…
Healthcare Associated Infection (HAI)
An infection acquired while in a healthcare facility. This includes hospitals, surgicenters, nursing homes,…
Healing by secondary intention
Occurs when the wound is left open, due to the presence of infection, excessive…