German standards for infection control (hospital hygiene)

German standards for infection control in hospitals

The strict “Krankenhaushygiene” system: the first protective shield for patients

In Germany, the quality of the healthcare system is not limited to medical equipment or nursing staff; it also extends to one of its most important pillars: the system of infection control in hospitals (Krankenhaushygiene). This is a precise and comprehensive framework of preventive, monitoring and behavioural rules that prevents the transmission of germs within healthcare facilities.

This system is strict, continuously evolving, and is supervised by independent scientific and regulatory institutions such as the Robert Koch Institute (RKI). It is regarded as a global benchmark.

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