Thousands of Americans Die of Hospital-Related Infections Each Year: Here's How to Reduce the Risk Share This article For many people, going to the hospital can make for an uneasy experience. First, patients and families worry about the illness or test they're facing. On top of that, there's the possibility of acquiring an infection during their stay.
Armando's Story Armando Nahum knows what it's like for a loved one to become infected in a healthcare setting while being treated for a different reason. Sadly, he's probably seen it more than most. "Three members of my family were impacted with hospital-associated infections at three different hospitals, in three different states, in ten months' time, culminating with the death of our son, Josh," Nahum told CBN News.
It began when Armando's father came down with pneumonia while hospitalized for bypass surgery. Then, during a stay for a different type of surgery, Armando's wife Victoria developed a staph infection. While those two survived their infections, Armando says his 27-year-old son did not recover, due to a sepsis infection he contracted after being admitted and treated for skydiving injuries.
"You always have a broken heart when you lose a child but it doesn't matter how old the child is," Nahum said. On any given day, one out of every 31 patients has a healthcare-associated infection , according to the U.S.
Department of Health and Human Services. These infections lead to tens of thousands of deaths each year. Patients.