De infectiepreventieverpleegkundige
Example: De infectiepreventieverpleegkundige geeft advies over hygiëne in het ziekenhuis.
Definition
"De infectiepreventieverpleegkundige" refers to a specialized nurse responsible for preventing infections in healthcare settings. This professional advises on hygiene practices, implements infection control measures, and educates staff and patients to reduce the spread of infectious diseases in hospitals.
Etymology
The Dutch term "de infectiepreventieverpleegkundige" is a compound word combining "infectie" (infection), "preventie" (prevention), and "verpleegkundige" (nurse). It literally means 'the infection prevention nurse,' reflecting the role's focus on stopping infections before they occur. Did you know? The word neatly bundles the entire job description into one long Dutch term!
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"De infectiepreventieverpleegkundige" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Medical Professions - (B2) - set 1", containing 105 commonly used words.
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the infection control nurse