Oregon hospitals have been making progress in reducing health care-associated infections (HAIs), but they still fall short in ...
Hospitals across Oregon are falling below national standards in preventing infections, according to the Oregon Health ...
New guidance on infection prevention and control for nursing homes offers recommendations for a variety of updated protocols and standards.
What is a Master of Science in Infection Prevention & Control? The Master of Science (MS) in Infection Prevention & Control degree trains students to work as professionals in the field of infection ...
The best way to show the federal government takes seriously the importance of infection control in nursing homes, especially in the wake of the pandemic, is to require a full-time specialist. That’s ...
Infection control stands as a cornerstone of modern healthcare systems, safeguarding patients, healthcare professionals, and the community at large. By implementing comprehensive and rigorous measures ...
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has published an infection prevention checklist for outpatient settings. The checklist, "Infection Prevention Checklist for Outpatient Settings: Minimum ...
Drug-resistant bacteria are one of the most urgent health challenges of our time, affecting people, animals, and the ...
One challenge standing in the way of physician-involvement in infection control programs in ambulatory surgery centers is lack of time. Tina Piotrowski, clinical director of Northwest Michigan Surgery ...
Infection prevention in senior living facilities has come a long way since the onset of COVID-19, but significant risks remain. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, an ...
Emergency medical services (EMS) workers appear to be at higher risk of infection when compared to firefighters and other frontline emergency personnel. A new report from the Agency for Healthcare ...
KUWAIT CITY, Jan 11: Health Minister Dr. Ahmad Al-Awadhi emphasized that investing in infection control programs is the most ...