Three gastroenterologists discuss best practices for infection control at their endoscopy centers and hospitals, and how they’re able to stay at the forefront of providing quality patient care. Pankaj ...
It might be helpful for some to think of healthcare-associated infection prevention as an algebraic equation. That’s because so many factors tie in to effectively combating HAIs, and each has a ...
One of the challenges ambulatory surgery centers face in infection control is learning to maintain proper infection control practices without decreasing productivity or efficiency. Many infection ...
Breaches of infection control protocol may have contributed to three patients who were infected with MRSA after receiving epidural shots at a West Virginia outpatient pain clinic, according to a study ...
Welcome to the third article in the Vital Guide Series. At the end of the article are some CPD questions, which are designed to get you thinking about the article and to help you remember some of the ...
Nurses, patients, and professional groups are pushing for more rigorous infection control standards from the CDC following a preview of proposed changes to its isolation precaution guidelines and an ...
In the fast-paced environment of dental offices, infection control protocols are essential to ensuring patient safety and maintaining a high standard of care. However, the mantra "If you don't write ...
Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Researchers found 20 exit site positive swabs among 52 patients using a biopatch at baseline. The incidence of ...
The field of dental practice has witnessed substantial advances in infection control measures over recent decades. Rigorous protocols are essential to prevent cross-contamination and the transmission ...
Mount Sinai researchers have enhanced hospital screening protocols for Candida auris, an often-drug-resistant fungal pathogen the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention considers an urgent global ...
Over 40% of COVID-19 cases in Los Angeles County are related to nursing homes. The LA County Department of Public Health is taking several steps to stop the spread among some of the most vulnerable ...