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Infection Data Audit is Essential to HAI Public Reporting

Findings from the New York State Department of Health reveal the benefits of an audit process to validate healthcare-associated infection (HAI) data. ...More
July 15, 2010
Posted in News
Cost-Effectiveness of the Hospital Infection Control Response

When it comes to preventing the spread of respiratory infections in a hospital, is it better to adopt the most stringent measures possible or a more moderate approach? One might assume it's best to go with the strictest measures possible, but what if prevention comes with a ...More
November 9, 2009
Posted in News, PPE & Standard Precautions
Smarter Risk Identification and Prevention Around Key Respiratory Care Challenges

Patient safety and financial efficiency are not incompatible goals. In fact, they are often complementary. One goal of risk management is to reduce the probability that adverse outcomes will occur and lead to liability exposure. Accomplishing this mission will likely lead ...More
May 27, 2009
Posted in Articles, Disinfection & Sterilization, PPE & Standard Precautions
How to Evaluate and Justify the Implementation of Disposable Products in Your Facility

Using disposable products to prevent cross-contamination is a no-brainer; after all you are protecting your patients and your staff members from infection, while saving your facility thousands of dollars from healthcare-acquired infections (HAIs). However, evaluating and ...More
May 27, 2009
Posted in Articles, PPE & Standard Precautions