Hospitals and long-term care facilities can be breeding grounds for dangerous microbes. In the past few years, antimicrobial-resistant strains of bacteria and viruses have become prevalent in healthcare spaces.
Healthcare-Associated Infections (HAIs) can be acquired by patients during their treatment in healthcare centers. While completely preventable, these infections lead to unnecessary suffering and severe decreases in patient satisfaction and quality-of-treatment. Hospitals and care centers experiencing increased levels of Healthcare-Associated Infections create a dangerous patient environment and can face exorbitant costs and legal action.