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Experts: U.S. still at risk for infectious disease outbreak

October 20, 2015

Experts say heightened vigilance and additional funding will be keys to preparing for the next infectious disease outbreak in the U.S.

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Hospital workers still at risk of infection despite gloves and gowns

October 13, 2015

Infection Control

A new study found that even with protection from gowns and gloves, hospital workers have a nearly 50% chance of getting contaminated with bacteria.

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Study: Infections lead to increased fall risk

October 13, 2015

Infection Control

New research shows that infections can be an underlying cause of patient falls.

Patient Safety Monitor Journal - Volume 16, Issue 10

FDA issues additional guidelines for reprocessing medical scopes

October 1, 2015

Infection Control

Following a string of infectious outbreaks tied to duodenoscopes earlier this year, the FDA has released additional guidelines for scope reprocessing.

Briefings on Accreditation & Quality - Volume 26, Issue 10

Infection control is an area of increased concern in 2015

October 1, 2015

Infection Control

When The Joint Commission released its list of the five most-cited standards for the first half of 2015, it was not surprising that infection control, specifically IC.02.02.01 (reduction of infection risk from equipment, devices, and supplies), jumped into the second spot.

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FDA releases guidelines for reprocessing bronchoscopes

September 22, 2015

Infection Control

In the wake of recent outbreaks related to contaminated devices, the Food and Drug Administration last week issued new safety recommendations for healthcare facilities that reprocess flexible bronchoscopes.

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