Alexandra Ward

The Great ‘Bare Below the Elbows’ Debate: Are Healthcare Workers Better Off With Sleeves or Bare Skin?

October 3, 2019

Alexandra Ward

Bare skin or sleeved garments—which is better when it comes to preventing the spread of infectious pathogens between patients and healthcare workers (HCW)?

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Certain Healthcare Personnel Patient Interactions Carry Higher Risk of MRSA Transmission

October 3, 2019

Alexandra Ward

Gloves and gowns are common intensive care unit (ICU) fomites that are frequently contaminated with antibiotic-resistant bacteria, such as methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA).

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Early Detection and Quick Infection Prevention Support Key to Tackling Candida Auris

October 2, 2019

Alexandra Ward

Candida auris is an emerging scourge in healthcare facilities, including long-term acute care hospitals (LTACHs) and skilled nursing facilities with ventilator units (VSNFs).