Infection preventionists must be able to communicate clearly and effectively with their healthcare institution's leaders in order to secure funding and resources for their infection prevention and control programs and initiatives. Healthcare executives must be open to the ideas and information presented to them by their infection preventionists in order to prevent healthcare-acquired infections and conditions that jeopardize patient lives and hospital reimbursement. This slide show discusses how both stakeholders can work together.
Top 3 Secrets to Effective Infection Prevention and Control Through Strategic MDRO Surveillance
September 13th 2024Sean Brown’s 2024 Disease Prevention Summit presentation emphasized leveraging technology, prioritizing high-risk patients, and environmental surveillance to enhance infection prevention and control strategies.
An Ounce of Prevention: Managing Influenza and COVID-19 in Long-Term Care
September 10th 2024As influenza and COVID-19 circulate in long-term care facilities, prompt testing, isolation precautions, and antiviral treatments are crucial for preventing outbreaks and protecting vulnerable residents.