Hospital-acquired conditions (HACs)

Hospital-acquired conditions (HACs) are medical problems that patients develop during their stay in a healthcare facility, which were not present upon admission. These include infections, bedsores, falls, and injuries from medical procedures. HACs can lead to longer hospital stays, increased healthcare costs, and harm to the patient’s health. Healthcare providers work actively to prevent HACs through proper infection control, patient monitoring, and safety protocols, aiming to improve patient care and safety during hospitalization.