Search results for "Infection prevention"
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
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
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
In the News
Communicating cancer diagnoses, guidance on prescribing clopidogrel, and more.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2011/01/itn.htm
15 Jan 2011
A lot to remember
Checklists can be an effective and efficient way to improve care, if the process is handled correctly.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2010/09/checklists.htm
15 Sep 2010
Invasive MRSA rates dropped dramatically
Invasive MRSA rates dropped dramaticallyVena cava filters found to fracture, embolize
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/weekly/archives/2010/08/18/1.htm
18 Aug 2010
Post-op infection rates decline with adherence to two or more prevention measures
Duration of ICU delirium associated with long-term cognitive performance
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/weekly/archives/2010/06/30/3.htm
30 Jun 2010
Get the germs where they live—in the hospital
An expert delivers good news and bad news about hospital-acquired infections.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2009/06/hai.htm
15 Jun 2009
In the News
Recession hurting hospitals' bottom lines, and more.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2009/05/itn.htm
15 May 2009
Teaming up to fight superbugs
Antimicrobial stewardship teams ramp up the fight against “superbugs.” The battle with drug-resistant bacteria has evolved into an all-out war in many hospitals, and fighting back with newer drugs no longer seems like the best defensive strategy. Instead, hospitals are deploying multidisciplinary teams to spread the word about prevention through judicious use of antibiotics.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2009/01/cover.htm
15 Jan 2009