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CDC Protocols Cut Dialysis Infections

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has released results of its Dialysis Bloodstream Infection Prevention Collaborative showing a 32 ...read more

Antimicrobial Resistance

The resistance of bacteria to antibiotics and similar drugs—called antimicrobials—is considered a major public health threat by the Food and Drug ...read more

Clostridium difficile

This report explores the essentials of Clostridium difficile, one of the most problematic pathogens facing healthcare institutions today. It provides ...read more

Clostridium difficile

Infection Control Today reports on the prevalence of Clostridium difficile, including hospitals' efforts to prevent and control this ...read more

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Taking Cover:

Taking Cover:Single-use vs. Reusable Gowns and DrapesBy Barbara J. Gruendemann, RN, MS, FAAN, CNORExecutive SummarySingle-use drapes and gowns are used daily as protective barriers in a majority of U S hospitals. In today's healthcare environment, safety, barrier qualities, ...More
March 1, 2002
Posted in Articles
Peptide May Prevent Diabetes

NEW YORK- In a report published in Nature Immunology, officials from Mount Sinai School of Medicine in New York state a soluble dimeric peptide-major histocompatibility complex chimera called DEF prevents the onset of type 1 diabetes in mice. The mice, prone to the disease, ...More
March 1, 2002
Posted in News
Pre-op Prep Should Safeguard Skin Integrity

Pre-op Prep Should Safeguard Skin Integrity By Kelly M. Pyrek One preoperative ritual that generates a fair amount of controversy is patient skin preparation and its impact on reducing bacteria on the skin and preventing post-operative infections. A recent OR Manager survey ...More
March 1, 2002
Posted in Articles, Disinfection & Sterilization
March References

March References "Follow Standard Precautions When Handling Soiled Linens," by Kelly M. Pyrek, page 12. 1. CDC. Recommendations for prevention of HIV transmission in healthcare settings MMWR 36(Supp 2S):35 1987. 2. Garner, J.S. and Favero, M.S. Guidelines for ...More
March 1, 2002
Posted in Articles
Health Care Accreditation E-Zine Launched

WILMETTE, IL-The Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care (AAAHC) and Opus Communications, a division of HCPro Corporation, have joined to produce a bimonthly e-zine to individuals at AAAHC accredited organizations. AAAHC Connection will provide tips from ...More
February 22, 2002
Posted in News
Staph Vaccine Cuts Risks

WASHINGTON, DC-A report recently published in the New England Journal of Medicine suggests a vaccine could prevent staphylococcus infections, which are responsible for killing 40,000 Americans annually. With 40% of staph strains resistant to antibiotics, scientists at the ...More
February 22, 2002
Posted in News
ICT Business News

BALTIMORE, Md-Officials from Coventry CareLink, creator of a plan matching continuing care and long-term care insurance, has entered into an agreement with MedStar Health Visiting Nurse Association. Care Link CEO Bill Neugroschel said the pairing off innovative planning ...More
February 18, 2002
Posted in News
1 in 12 Baltimore Young Adults Has Untreated STD

BALTIMORE, Md-A new study in the Journal of the American Medical Association reports one in 12 young adults in Baltimore has an untreated sexually transmitted disease. Many of the infected with either gonorrhea or chlamydia were unaware of their infections, which can cause ...More
February 18, 2002
Posted in News
Lab Workers Face Beryllium Exposure

CHICAGO-Several workers at Argonne National Laboratory have tested positive for blood abnormalities after being exposed to beryllium-a toxic metal. Argonne, owned by the US Department of Energy, is located in suburban Chicago. The center does research on high-energy ...More
February 12, 2002
Posted in News
Woman at NJ Conference Dies of Meningitis

CHERRY HILL, NJ-Conference goers were rushed to healthcare centers this weekend after Joanne Hemstreet, 45, of Kingston, Mass died. Hemstreet and 500 other Cendant Mortgage employees were gathered for national sales convention at the Cherry Hill Hilton. Hemstreet checked ...More
February 12, 2002
Posted in News