Search results for "Infection prevention"
In the News
Communicating cancer diagnoses, guidance on prescribing clopidogrel, and more.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2011/01/itn.htm
15 Jan 2011
Antimicrobials: New drugs, new resistance
Ten years ago, infection control was the biggest trend in tackling hospital-based infectious diseases. Now the new hot area is antibiotic stewardship.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2011/06/antimicrobials.htm
15 Jun 2011
Yet another use for duct tape
Trinity Medical Center in Illinois saved over $110,000 in personal protective equipment costs.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2011/09/success.htm
15 Sep 2011
Infection prevention practices increase, but CAUTI prevention efforts lag
Efforts to prevent hospital-acquired infections generally increased between 2005 and 2009, though prevention practices for catheter-associated urinary tract infections (CAUTIs) were underused, a survey found.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/weekly/archives/2011/12/14/2.htm
14 Dec 2011
Recent Research
Hyperglycemia guideline, in-hospital death rates, and more.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2012/04/rr.htm
15 Apr 2012
HAI but POA
A study indicates that public reporting of hospital infection rates should note which were present on admission.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2012/06/qa.htm
15 Jun 2012
Rare but resistant and deadly strains of Enterobacteriaceae increasing
Rare but deadly strains of carbapenem-resistant Enterobacteriaceae (CRE) are on the rise, according to a report in the March 5 news brief from MMWR.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/weekly/archives/2013/03/13/2.htm
13 Mar 2013
Catheter caps cut CLABSIs
NorthShore University HealthSystem in Illinois reduced its infection rate by 52%.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2013/04/success.htm
15 Apr 2013
CRE rates creeping up
Here's what hospitalists can do to protect patients from carbapenem-resistant Enterobacteriaceae.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2013/06/qa.htm
15 Jun 2013
A different kind of bundle
St. Joseph Health Services of Rhode Island program has achieved high compliance with isolation attire and hand hygiene.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2013/08/success.htm
15 Aug 2013