Infection Control

Study: use of high-risk antibiotics leads to increase in C. difficile infections

September 17, 2019

Accreditation & Quality Compliance Advisor - Volume 13 Issue 40

Infection Control, Quality & Errors

The increased prevalence of hospital-associated C...Read More »

Prepare now to avoid costly occupational exposures later

September 10, 2019

Inside Accreditation & Quality - Volume 1 Issue 10

Infection Control, Patient Safety

In just eight months in 2019, measles cases spread to more than 30 states. Even if your state isn’t one of those, it’s worth your time to review...Read More »

Reusables vs. single-use: The next round in the World Series of Risk Assessments?

September 4, 2019

Mac's Safety Space - Volume 13 Issue 9

Environment and Facilities, Infection Control

By Steve MacArthur, Hospital Safety Consultant

As summer starts its...Read More »

Preparing for an outbreak: Prepare to provide masks, review PPE training

September 3, 2019

Inside Accreditation & Quality - Volume 1 Issue 10

Infection Control, Patient Safety, Policies and Procedures

Heighten protection for your caregivers by reviewing the evidence of measles immunity for all facility personnel and going over measles protocols...Read More »

FDA: Use duodenoscopes with disposable parts to prevent infections

September 3, 2019

Accreditation & Quality Compliance Advisor - Volume 13 Issue 38

Infection Control

To protect patients from infection, the FDA now recommends healthcare facilities transition to duodenoscopes with disposable parts. Read More »

Beware the bio slime: Legionella problems can lurk even in new pipes

August 27, 2019

Inside Accreditation & Quality - Volume 1 Issue 9

Environment and Facilities, Infection Control, Accreditation & Survey Preparation

Include your water management team in construction and renovation projects to ensure checks are done for waterborne infections before patients and...Read More »