Technician in Hepatitis Case is Sentenced to 20 Years
The New York Times is reporting that Kristen D. Parker, 26, a former hospital surgical technician who may have infected dozens of surgical patients with hepatitis C by stealing their pain medication and swapping back needles contaminated by the virus she carried pleaded guilty on Friday to federal drug charges. Parker accepted a 20-year prison sentence in a plea agreement with federal prosecutors. Twenty-seven patients at two Colorado hospitals where Parker worked have tested positive for hepatitis C and have been linked to her care, according to state health records. To read further, CLICK HERE.
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.
Implementing FDA 21 CFR Part 820 & ISO 13485 on Quality System Regulation
August 30th 2024The FDA's 21 CFR Part 820 and ISO 13485 are crucial in regulating medical device quality systems. Harmonizing these standards by 2026 will streamline compliance, improve patient access to devices, and align US regulations with global practices.
The Long-Term Care Chronicles: The Great Mitigators
August 27th 2024Enjoy this first installment of The Long-Term Care Chronicles With Robbie Hilliard, MSN, RN CIC, a column about managing special infection control situations in the long-term care patient population. This installment is about when 2 experts conflict about best care.
