10/20/2026
In a hospital or long-term care facility, infection prevention is part of every patient and resident interaction.
π‘ Did you know? CDC guidance says healthcare workers should perform hand hygiene immediately before touching a patient, after touching a patient or their surroundings, after contact with body fluids or contaminated surfaces, and immediately after removing gloves.
For nurses and CNAs, that means infection prevention is woven into the work they already do:
π§Ό Cleaning hands before and after patient or resident care
π§€ Using PPE appropriately for the situation
ποΈ Following precautions when caring for someone with an infection
π§½ Keeping equipment and care areas clean according to facility procedures
π£ Reporting changes or concerns promptly
π‘ And here's something worth remembering: CDC's 2026 data shows that about 1 in 38 hospitalized patients has at least one healthcare-associated infection on any given day.
At PRN Professionals, we help healthcare facilities connect with qualified nurses and CNAs who are ready to be part of the care team, and properly trained to prevent the spread of infection.
This Infection Prevention Week, we honor the healthcare staff who help protect patients and residents during every shift, every interaction, and every careful handoff. ππ