Infection Warriors

The ”Heidenheim way“

How prevention strategists at the clinic in Heidenheim
found their own way to prevent infections.

Hans Eberhardt, manager of infectiology ward at clinic Heidenheim, in hospital corridor Hans Eberhardt, manager of infectiology ward at clinic Heidenheim, in hospital corridor

Fighting infection together 

While working on the oncological ward, Hans Eberhardt had to experience one situation over and over again: patients were treated successfully but were facing problems due to hospital acquired infections. Today, Hans Eberhardt manages the infectiology ward at the clinic Heidenheim. Together with his team of prevention strategists he is eager to prevent and fight infections precociously.

Already their path is leading to success: More than 200 ambitious hygiene specialists in the Heidenheim district, in clinics, rehabilitation centers as well as doctor’s offices, have already been trained so far. Together they pursue: the “Heidenheim way.” Listen to Hans Eberhardt explain what exactly that means and what we can learn from it:

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