Search results for "Infection Control"
COVID-19 outcomes, prevalence, and testing analyzed in latest research
Two studies report outcomes of patients hospitalized in the U.S., the CDC focuses on incidence among the homeless, and the FDA warns about antibody testing.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/weekly/archives/2020/04/29/2.htm
29 Apr 2020
Do you need a checklist?
There's limited evidence but apparent potential for these tools in hospital medicine.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2021/02/do-you-need-a-checklist.htm
15 Feb 2021
Answers and even more questions on COVID-19 vaccines
In a fourth forum from ACP and Annals of Internal Medicine, infectious disease experts Carlos del Rio, MD, FACP, Paul Sax, MD, and Deborah Cotton, MD, MPH, FACP, discussed COVID-19 vaccines and their implementation, as well as other aspects of the pandemic response.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/weekly/archives/2021/03/31/1.htm
31 Mar 2021
Catching C. diff cases, not colonization
Researchers have found innovative ways to improve hospital systems for diagnosing Clostridioides difficile.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2023/08/16/catching-c-diff-cases-not-colonization.htm
16 Aug 2023
August 2011
ACP Hospitalist provides hospital-based physicians with news and information about the practice of hospital medicine.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2011/08/
In the News
Rapid flu tests, ICU delirium risk, and more.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2012/05/itn.htm
15 May 2012
Rapid flu tests accurate at making diagnosis, but not ruling it out
Rapid influenza diagnostic tests were more accurate at diagnosing the flu than ruling it out in a new study, indicating that patients with a negative result would need additional testing.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/weekly/archives/2012/02/29/5.htm
29 Feb 2012
Review evaluates hospitals' efforts to combat spread of carbapenem-resistant organisms
Researchers reviewed studies of infection prevention and control measures targeting Enterobacteriaceae, Acinetobacter baumannii, and Pseudomonas aeruginosa, including contact precautions, active surveillance cultures, and monitoring, audit, and feedback.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/weekly/archives/2018/12/05/4.htm
5 Dec 2018
Man meets dog
In the hospital for a series of tests, Mary C. looks forward to a visitor, Casey. When he arrives, Mary's face lights up in anticipation of his warm greeting. But first he has to go through the required alcohol gel routine: one paw at a time.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2009/10/profile.htm
15 Oct 2009
Docusate recalled, test for CRE approved
Details on the latest recalls, warnings, and approvals.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2016/09/fda.htm
15 Sep 2016