Everything from dust to bone residue cited in hospital’s health inspection

An inspection triggered by a former employee’s complaint led to several citations of one hospital system’s infection control and cleaning procedures. Read more

Germ cops: Newest tool to prevent hospital-acquired infections

Hospitals are finding that more active intervention is the most effective way to reduce the rates of hospital-acquired infections among patients.  Read more

One-third of health care pros don’t follow anti-infection guidelines

When asked, 33% of health care workers admit they don’t follow evidence-based guidelines for skin antisepsis. Read more

Same-day surgery centers offer a free side of sepsis

Same-day surgery centers provide more than just quick procedures — they can be a fast way to get an infection, too. Read more

Study: Pediatric MRSA infections increase 10x

Over the past 10 years, the rate at which children are hospitalized with MRSA infections has jumped from 2 to 21 patients per 1,000 admissions. Read more

Hospital fined for violating safety standards

Nurses’ inadequate access to key infection control equipment and related safety violations have landed one hospital in hot water with several federal agencies. Read more

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