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STS ACADEMIA

STS Academia offers both Classroom and Online Courses on Infection Control, Healthcare Quality & Safety. We have recently added Personal Development, Finance & Beauty Care courses as part of our training offerings.

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Six Ways to Boost Your Immunity

A robust immune system is essential for maintaining good health and defending the body against various pathogens and illnesses. While a healthy lifestyle forms the foundation of a strong immune system, there are additional measures one can take to boost immunity further. In this article, we will explore additional ways to strengthen your immune system and enhance your overall well-being.

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Stopping the Spread of Communicable Diseases!

STS Academia is raising funds to spearhead training and development in infection prevention and control in local and developing communities in Asia. The objective is to reach out to community champions to train and equip them with the knowledge, skills, and resources so that they can in turn kickstart training in infection prevention and control for the people they serve in the community.

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Nursing Homes Need Robust Infection Control

Nursing Homes and Long Term Care Facilities are especially prone to outbreaks of infection more than in other settings. This is because the residents in these centers are often debilitated and with underlying medical conditions. They are therefore more susceptible to healthcare-associated infections. Nursing Homes may potentially be a hotbed of multi-drug resistant organisms (MDRO) due to overcrowding and understaffing of trained staff. Infection control is often under-emphasized in Nursing Homes due in part to the lack of dedicated infection control staff and optimal staffing.

STAY HEALTHY to STAY SAFE FROM INFECTIONS

Did you know why some people come down with an infection while some people don’t?
Infection = DOSE of the invading germs + VIRULENCE of the invading germs / Your Immunity
Dose & virulence of the invading germs are important factors; equally, if not more important is your own state of immunity.
If you have good overall immunity, you can ward off many potential infections and stay healthy.

What is Infection Control?

Infection Control is a discipline concerned with preventing healthcare-associated infections. Infection control is an essential part of the infrastructure of healthcare and now community health. The purpose of infection prevention and control is to identify and reduce the risk of infections in healthcare facilities and in the community.

Are Healthcare-associated Infections Preventable?

This is the question on people’s minds when their hospital stay is complicated by an unexpected infection during or post medical or surgical care. The short answer is Yes. According to a major study, up to 32% of all HAI are preventable.

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HOSPITAL INFECTIONS

New term – Healthcare-associated infection. Old term – Hospital-acquired infection or Nosocomial infection. Always use “Healthcare-associated infection” which is a neutral term meaning infection as a result of healthcare treatment. For example, wound infection after surgery.