Biosafety in Nursing Practice
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https://doi.org/10.59471/ijhsc2023151Keywords:
Biosafety, Nursing, Prevention, Personal Protective EquipmentAbstract
Biosecurity is essential in healthcare to protect patients, staff and the community from infectious diseases. In this context, nursing is crucial, as professionals are on the front line implementing safe practices to prevent infections. Hospital complexity and new diseases, such as COVID-19, have emphasized the need to strengthen biosecurity strategies. Nurses must be trained and actively involved in biosafety education. This paper discusses the intersection between biosafety and nursing, exploring fundamental principles and providing a comprehensive view of how they complement each other to create a safe and resilient healthcare system capable of responding to current and emerging biological threats.
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