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Infection control remains a big problem at VA hospitals

The Department of Veterans Affairs doesn't do a good enough job of assuring that reusable medical equipment, such as surgical tools or wheelchairs, are cleaned and sterilized, the Government Read more...

Hospital-based surgery delays boost infection risks

Delays that occur after an elective surgery patient arrives at the hospital can lead to increased risk of infectious complications and higher hospital costs, according to a study published in the Read more...

Infection-control plan still not ready for publishing

A plan that would strengthen surveillance efforts against infections has had it's publishing date pushed back by the Department of Health and Human Services according to an article in Modern Read more...