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HHS releases new infection-control action plan
Over the next five years, HHS say that it hopes to reduce hospital-acquired infections by using a new infection-control action plan. HHS is encouraging greater collaboration between its agencies as... Read more...
CA passes hospital infection control laws
California has passed two new laws designed to tighten up infection controls within the state's hospitals. While Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger (R) had vetoed similar rules four years ago, national... Read more...
Hospitals consider role of clothes in infection control
It's already well-established that regular hand-washing can cut down on hospital-acquired infections in patients. On the other hand, it's not clear what role the clothes worn by hospital staffers... Read more...
Case study: WI hospital wins Baldridge with tough standards
A Wisconsin health system has become one of five Malcolm Baldridge National Quality Award winners by racking up a wide range of successes cutting across employee satisfaction, patient safety and... Read more...
