BNBM6134 Microbiology, Parasitology & Communicable Diseases Assessment 1, 2026

Define healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) and explain common types of HAIs and their significance in healthcare.

Content

1. Discuss the most common types of healthcare-associated infections (HAIs), including the body systems they affect and examples of causative microorganisms.
2. Explain the key modes of transmission for HAIs within healthcare settings and discuss how these routes contribute to their spread among patients and healthcare workers.
3. Explain its impact on patient care and treatment outcomes.

Conclusion

The conclusion summarizes the main points presented in the essay.

Guidelines:

• An electronic copy of your work must be presented using PDF format, Arial text font size 11 with 1½ spacing between lines.
• Use appropriate sub-headings to structure the work.
• Academic misconduct (e.g., plagiarism, collusion) is a serious offense; therefore, work must be original and supported by references to scholarly materials.
• Read widely and interpret the literature in your own words (paraphrasing).
• Direct quotes should be kept to an absolute minimum.
• Using the APA 7^th referencing system, references cited in the body of the text must match those in the end reference list.
• You are required to submit the assignment in the form of an electronic copy, and submission is via Moodle.
• Marks will be deducted for severe grammar and spelling errors.
• Ensure you have attached an assignment cover page to identify your work, and ensure your work has suitable paragraphs.