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NewsMRSA screenings could cut hospital costs
Hospitals could save up to $500 per admission just by screening patients in the intensive care unit for methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), according to a study published in February Read more...
Computerized monitoring systems linked to use of best practices in war on infections
Hospitals that adopt more advanced computerized monitoring systems to identify healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) are more likely to have implemented best practices to prevent such infections, Read more...
Pessimism about conquering infections is the biggest obstacle, Pronovost says
Despite evidence that shows most catheter-related bloodstream infections (CRBSIs) can be prevented, they remain a persistent problem for many hospitals. Targeting a zero infection rate seems Read more...
Survey: Economy has caused infection prevention reduction
A new survey conducted by the Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology concluded that many hospitals have had to cut back on various infection prevention measures due to Read more...
Study: Hospitals cutting back on infection-control education
Hospitals are understandably facing a lot of pressure to keep cutting down on facility-based infections. The problem is, they're also facing financial problems unlike any they've looked at in quite Read more...
Study: Clostridium difficile infections on the rise
As we've reported here before, Clostridium difficile infections are a growing threat in healthcare facilities. Now, a study published in this month's American Journal of Infection Control, suggests Read more...
| Press ReleasesInternational Infection Prevention Week Marks 25th Anniversary“Infection Prevention is Everyone’s Business” is International Theme WASHINGTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Infection preventionists, policy makers, patient safety advocates, healthcare professionals, Read more >> Broward Health Coral Springs Medical Center Wins 2011 APIC Film AwardFilm Describes How Use of New Disinfection Device Allowed for Reduction of Bloodstream Infections CORAL SPRINGS, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Broward Health Coral Springs Medical Center (CSMC) recently Read more >> IrriSept® -- an Innovative Alternative to Saline Irrigation -- to be Introduced at APIC 2011 in Booth #1218New Product Line is the Only FDA-Cleared Cleansing and Debridement System Containing CHG; Delivers Distinct Benefits ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Read more >> Cintas Releases Infection Preventionist Survey ResultsStudy shows infection control teaming up with environmental services to improve infection control efforts CINCINNATI--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Cintas Corporation (NASDAQ: CTAS) today announced the results Read more >> COMPUTERIZED INFECTION MONITORING SYSTEMS ENABLE HOSPITALS TO MOUNT MORE AGGRESSIVE EFFORTS AGAINST HEALTHCARE-ASSOCIATED INFECTContact: Liz Garman, 202/454-2604egarman@apic.org COMPUTERIZED INFECTION MONITORING SYSTEMS ENABLE HOSPITALS TO MOUNT MORE AGGRESSIVE EFFORTS AGAINST HEALTHCARE-ASSOCIATED INFECTIONS New Orleans, Read more >> |
