Hospitals should focus their infection control and prevention activities on the areas that pose the highest risk to the institution and its community. What factors should be considered when performing this risk assessment?
A new study found that hospitals are making progress in reducing infection rates, but estimated that nearly 650,000 patients per year acquire infections.
Safety issues continue to top The Joint Commission’s annual list of top standards compliance issues, with seven of the top 10 coming from the Life Safety and Environment of Care chapters.
What are the various questions you should ask when assessing a patient to determine which communication aide will work best for this patient? List all that apply.
