Multisociety guidance recommended that nursing homes employ an infection preventionist and invest in training and preparedness.

Surgical site infections (SSIs), particularly intra-abdominal (IAB) infections, are challenging to identify and remain a ...

Introduction More than 75% of the global population resides in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), where ...

Tomoka Elementary fourth-graders took over BizTown, an interactive, simulated city that turns classroom lessons into real-world practice.

Recent 11-day closure of endoscopy department confirmed by hospital and OHA officials; free patient testing offered Providence Medford Medical Center and Oregon Health Authority officials this week ...

University of Pittsburgh scientists working with UPMC infection preventionists have developed an infectious diseases detection platform that, over a two-year trial, was found to stop outbreaks, save ...

Whether you are placing a central line, managing a Clostridioides difficile case, or keeping a surgical field sterile, you're likely following standards influenced by the Healthcare Infection Control ...

An infection preventionist at Great Plains Health in North Platte gives tips to prevent the spread of contagious illnesses.

Calculator provides individualized recommendations based on risk and complexity factors. (HealthDay News) — A novel calculator allows facilities to staff their infection prevention and control program ...

About 1 in 4 for-profit nursing homes across the country are likely not complying with federal regulations surrounding infection control staff, increasing health and safety risks for residents and ...

Nearly 1 in 4 for-profit nursing homes may not be complying with federal requirements regarding the designation and training of an infection preventionist to oversee infection control practices at ...

San Antonio, Texas, June 4, 2024 – In an era of hospital budget cuts and staffing freezes, a Florida hospital more than doubled staff positions for infection prevention and control (IPC) over a ...