Staph Infection Paper

Staph is a common germ that about 1 out of every 3 people have on their skin (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 2013). A Staph infection comes from the Staph germ entering and infection or a wound. Healthcare acquired, or nosocomial, Staph infections are common in surgery patients because the patient has had an open incision. Non-healthcare acquired Staph infections can come from a simple cut that has not been properly cared for. Healthcare associated infections and non-healthcare associated infections have different methods of preventing and treating them, but both pose a threat to the community.
The best technique to prevent Staph in general is washing your hands. Healthcare workers should always wear protective gear when handling IVs and catheters, to keep from getting
Depending on how bad a person has the Staph infection will depend on how the person will be treated. A doctor may prescribe antibiotics, or the patient may need a wound to be drained of fluids (Staff, 2014). Hospitals educate their staff on the importance of using protective equipment and keeping areas clean to avoid the spread of Staph bacteria. People are encouraged to have good personal hygiene and not share personal items to avoid the spread of Staph in their everyday lives.
Nosocomial infections and non-healthcare infections pose a risk to communities, but I believe nosocomial infections are more of a risk. Hospitals have ill patients entering the building all the time making it a high bacteria zone. Doctors and nurses are more likely to acquire an infection from a needle stick in a hospital than a non-hospital environment. Because healthcare facilities have so many infected people come through their doors it becomes easier for a perfectly healthy person to get infected without knowing and going out into the community and spreading the