Search results for "Infection Control"
Cases from Legacy Health
Seizure-associated code-switching, hemolytic uremic syndrome, and more.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2021/01/brief-case-from-legacy-health.htm
15 Jan 2021
Palliative care for a pandemic
COVID-19 increased the need for expertise in communication and palliation of symptoms.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2020/05/qa-palliative-care-for-a-pandemic.htm
15 May 2020
CDC issues interim guidance on measles infection control and prevention in health care
New government guidance covers what is acceptable evidence of immunity to measles and how to respond if health care personnel are exposed to the disease.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/weekly/archives/2019/07/31/4.htm
31 Jul 2019
Docusate recalled, test for CRE approved
Details on the latest recalls, warnings, and approvals.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2016/09/fda.htm
15 Sep 2016
Getting with the C. difficile guidelines
Cleveland Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Ohio improved C. diff treatment by instituting a formal stewardship initiative.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2014/04/success.htm
15 Apr 2014
Yogurt: A tasty tool against C. difficile
Program has been expanded to 2 long-term care facilities in the same health system.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2014/02/success.htm
15 Feb 2014
A different kind of bundle
St. Joseph Health Services of Rhode Island program has achieved high compliance with isolation attire and hand hygiene.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2013/08/success.htm
15 Aug 2013
CRE rates creeping up
Here's what hospitalists can do to protect patients from carbapenem-resistant Enterobacteriaceae.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2013/06/qa.htm
15 Jun 2013
Catheter caps cut CLABSIs
NorthShore University HealthSystem in Illinois reduced its infection rate by 52%.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2013/04/success.htm
15 Apr 2013
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