PL11.4
Failure of sterile precautions, as mode of injury or harm
Falha das precauções de esterilização como modo de lesão ou dano
CategoryDefinition
An infection occurred because standard procedures designed to minimize the risk of hospital acquired infection were not followed or were insufficient.
Coding Note
Code first the injury or harm associated with the procedure or intervention. Code also the cause of harm which identifies the procedure or intervention.
Exclusions
- Failure of sterile precautions without injury or harm
Index Terms
Failure of sterile precautions, as mode of injury or harmfailure of sterile precautions during interventioncontamination as mode of injury or harmfailure to take proper precautionsFailure of sterile precautions during surgical and medical careFailure of sterile precautions during surgical operationFailure of sterile precautions during infusion or transfusionFailure of sterile precautions during kidney dialysis or other perfusionFailure of sterile precautions during injection or immunizationFailure of sterile precautions during endoscopic examinationFailure of sterile precautions during heart catheterizationFailure of sterile precautions during aspiration, puncture and other catheterization