The U.S. is doing a better job of preventing healthcare-associated infections (HAIs), but more work is needed â especially in fighting antibiotic-resistant bacteria. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)’s latest Vital Signs report urges healthcare workers to use a combination of infection control recommendations to better protect patients from these infections. The report can be accessed at: http://www.cdc.gov/vitalsigns/protect-patients/index.html/.
Understanding Infection Risks for Patients With Diabetes During Diabetes Awareness Month
November 30th 2023Diabetes Awareness Month in November highlights the heightened susceptibility of diabetes patients to infections. Explore the key reasons behind their increased infection risk and the importance of infection prevention.