HEALTHCARE-ASSOCIATED INFECTIONS CAUSED BY MULTIDRUG-RESISTANT BACTERIA: A MULTIPROFESSIONAL APPROACH AND ADHERENCE TO PROTOCOLS IN THE SUS CONTEXT

Authors

  • Aldeniede Souza Leite Autor
  • Paula Dittrich Corrêa Autor
  • Rosimar Alves Bispo Batista Autor
  • Reinaldo Marqui Autor
  • Carmen Schafauser Autor
  • Herion Alves da Silva Machado Autor
  • Fernando Castelo Branco Junior Autor

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.63330/aurumpub.044-020

Keywords:

Healthcare-associated infections, Multidrug-resistant bacteria, Infection control, Multiprofessional team, Patient safety

Abstract

Healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) caused by multidrug-resistant bacteria represent a major challenge for health systems, particularly within the Brazilian Unified Health System (SUS). This study aims to analyze the importance of a multiprofessional approach and adherence to protocols in the prevention and control of these infections. It is a narrative review based on scientific evidence from authors such as Didier Pittet, Barry M. Farr, and Ramanan Laxminarayan, as well as guidelines from the World Health Organization and the Ministry of Health. The results indicate that strategies such as hand hygiene, rational antimicrobial use, and epidemiological surveillance significantly reduce HAI rates. The integrated performance of multiprofessional teams enhances protocol implementation and improves patient safety. It is concluded that consistent adherence to best practices, combined with continuous health education, is essential to address infections caused by multidrug-resistant microorganisms in the SUS context.

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Published

2026-04-28

Issue

Health Research: Collaborative Studies

Section

Capítulos

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How to Cite

Leite, A. S., Corrêa, P. D., Batista, R. A. B., Marqui, R., Schafauser, C., Machado, H. A. da S., & Castelo Branco Junior, F. (2026). HEALTHCARE-ASSOCIATED INFECTIONS CAUSED BY MULTIDRUG-RESISTANT BACTERIA: A MULTIPROFESSIONAL APPROACH AND ADHERENCE TO PROTOCOLS IN THE SUS CONTEXT. Aurum Editora, 248-255. https://doi.org/10.63330/aurumpub.044-020

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