Accreditation & Quality Compliance Advisor

CDC tightens up PPE guidance for Ebola patient care

October 21, 2014
Infection Control

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has released updated guidance for healthcare workers who care for patients with Ebola.

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Hospitals, unions face off over mandatory flu vaccinations

October 14, 2014
Infection Control

Some hospital employees are challenging facility mandated flu vaccinations, highlighted by a lawsuit filed by the Massachusetts Nurses Association against Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston.

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CDC vows to change Ebola hospital procedures

October 14, 2014
Infection Control

In the wake of a Dallas nurse testing positive for Ebola, the director of the CDC says new procedures may be needed to prevent infection.

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Study: C. diff infection rate levels off

October 7, 2014
Infection Control

A new study found that the rate of C. difficile infections in hospitals nearly doubled from 2001 to 2010, but dropped off slightly from 2008 to 2010.

Patient Safety Monitor Journal - Volume 14, Issue 10

VAP and hand hygiene updates round out 2014 Compendium

October 1, 2014
Infection Control

Experts outline changes to tracking and prevention of ventilator-associated events, along with hand hygiene best practices and commentary from The Joint Commission

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Report: Healthcare worker flu vaccination rate is still lacking

September 23, 2014
Infection Control

Flu vaccinations for healthcare workers are lacking, according to a new report published in the Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report.

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Study: Majority of U.S. hospitals overuse antibiotics

September 16, 2014
Infection Control

A study conducted by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and Premier Safety Institute found that 78% of hospitals prescribe antibiotics in an inappropriate or redundant manner.

Patient Safety Monitor Journal - Volume 14, Issue 9

MRSA and CLABSI Compendium updates offer additional focus on implementation

September 1, 2014
Infection Control

MRSA and CLABSI updates are coupled with a new commentary on horizontal and vertical infection prevention approaches

Patient Safety Monitor Journal - Volume 14, Issue 9

Study: Adherence to infection control policies lacking in the ICU

September 1, 2014
Infection Control

Researchers find that infection control policies in the ICU vary widely and clinician adherence rates are often low.

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Study: Superbugs are increasing in southeastern U.S. hospitals

August 19, 2014
Infection Control

A new study published in Infection Control and Hospital Epidemiology found that superbugs grew at an alarming rate in hospitals and healthcare facilities in the southeastern United States from 2008 to 2012.

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