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Why implement universal nasal decolonization for all patients?
Healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) are one of the most persistent patient safety threats leading to complications, longer stays, and higher costs. Yet, many HAIs are preventable.
To help close this critical gap in infection prevention, hospitals are adopting an evidence-based strategy of universal nasal decolonization (UND) to lower infection risk across all patient populations. A growing body of evidence underscores the value of UND in preventing infections and reducing costs.
This report explores the rationale, clinical evidence, and practical strategies for integrating nasal decolonization into infection prevention, patient safety, and quality initiatives.
Key learning points:
- Understand how universal nasal decolonization (UND) can reduce HAIs across diverse settings and patient populations
- Explore data on reduced treatment costs, readmissions and length of stay from prevented HAIs
- Discover how a standardized approach can help simplify implementation and improve compliance
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