INTRODUCCIÓNEl hospital Garrahan brinda asistencia a pacientes pediátricos con patologías complejas, en base a cuidados progresivos y actividad interdisciplinaria.Los avances en las prácticas de diagnóstico y tratamiento, el aumento considerable de los trasplantes de riñón, hígado, corazón, pulmón, de células progenitoras hematopoyéticas realizados en el hospital, hacen que un número cada vez mayor de pacientes se encuentre en riesgo de contraer infecciones (2).Las infecciones, incluidas las alimentarias, significan una alta morbilidad y mortalidad, aumento del tiempo de internación y el consiguiente incremento del costo hospitalario, por lo cual resulta necesaria la toma de acciones para su control (2).El área de alimentación del hospital Garrahan, ha implementado desde sus inicios y en forma progresiva, herramientas para el aseguramiento de la inocuidad ali-Rev Chil Nutr Vol. 38, Nº1, Marzo 2011 gy of patients or the therapeutic practice used, and to standardize food production and service. With the criterion "degree of safety at the time of service" preventive measures were standardized. The food was classified into four levels of process. One or more food levels are indicated according to risk, and if necessary individual adjustments are made. EVALUACIÓN DEL RIESGO DE INFECCIONES ALIMENTARIAS EN PACIENTES INTERNADOS EN UN ABSTRACT The Garrahan Hospital is a tertiary-care center for pediatrics patients with complex diseases. Infections, including food-borne infections, contribute considerably to the morbidity and mortality in this population at risk. In order to prevent food-borne infections, the Foodservice Area has developed a preventive process approach system of Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (process approach HACCP) in food production and service. Objective: To conduct a thorough review and assessment of risk from foodborne pathogens according to the patholo-
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