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Hospital infections, also known as hospital-acquired infections (HAIs) are frequently preventable, and yet, thousands of patients die unnecessarily from the failure of medical facilities to take the minimal steps necessary to stop this deadly problem. As a result, it is crucial that you be an advocate for yourself and your loved ones any time you receive medical care, especially in a hospital setting. One kind of especially dangerous infection is commonly known as blood poisoning and it must be treated properly and immediately. Our Philadelphia hospital infection lawyers could help you file a medical malpractice lawsuit.
How to Prevent Infections in Hospitals
Some of the very basic steps involved in preventing hospital infections include:
- Washing hands. If a doctor or nurse approaches you without having washed or cleaned her hands, you should immediately ask her to stop and do so.
- Using bacteria killing soap to clean patients’ skin. If someone goes to give you a shot or perform any procedure on you before cleaning your skin, speak up.
- Removing unnecessary catheters. If you have a catheter and are uncertain whether it is necessary for you to do so, ask.
These three actions caused infection rates to drop almost to zero in hospitals at which they were put into effect. Such minor steps to save so many lives and so much pain and suffering. Protect yourself and your loved ones any time you see something that doesn’t look right. It is crucial that you be an advocate for yourself, and that your family members have a strong advocate to protect them. In addition, if you aren’t feeling well, you should stay away from your family member until it is safe to visit. Our lawyers in Philadelphia could help someone take legal action if they are suffering from a hospital infection.
Contact a Philadelphia Hospital Infection Attorney
If you recently had surgery or a medical procedure and have suffered an infection as a result, you may be a victim of medical malpractice. The question will be, did the hospital follow the appropriate standards of care in seeking to prevent the infection. In addition, it will be necessary to determine if you suffered an injury as a direct result of the failure to follow the appropriate standards of care.
If you believe you have been injured due to a preventable hospital infection, please contact the Philadelphia hospital infection lawyers of Lowenthal & Abrams, Injury Attorneys. We will discuss your case with you for free.
