The second podcast focuses on solutions and considers evidence that many HCAIs could be prevented through a bundle of infection prevention and control (IPC) measures. The World Health Organisation(WHO) estimates up to 70% of HCAIs could be prevented through IPC procedures. One of which is preventive washing of patients on ICU with a topical antiseptic to reduce the microbial burden on the skin. This approach has the added benefit of a positive impact across the whole hospital.