GAO says gov't needs to create HAI prevention standards

The astonishing thing is that much of what is required is really simple basic stuff; the provision of adequate dispensers and cabinets for PPE, compliance with day to day procedures, and the purchase of good quality products which are already proven to help in the battle against hospital-acquired infections - disposable blood pressure cuffs, modern surface cleaners, antimicrobial stethoscope covers, etc.

We do agree, and certainly it is our experience, that it is the medical professionals (doctors, nurses) who are leading the way with this rather than the hospitals themselves.

A recently completed study at a major transplant facility showed that the technology called AntisepticAir(TM) reduced their infection rate by approximately 90%. This is installed primarily in the HVAC system. No new procedures. No additional man hours. No reliance upon human perfection.