Search Tag: Hospital-acquired infections
2024 28 Jun
A new study published in the American Journal of Infection Control highlights a novel approach to testing for Clostridioides difficile (C. diff) based on the principles of diagnostic stewardship. At Memorial Healthcare System in Hollywood, Fla., revised guidelines for ordering C. diff tests reduced inappropriate testing by 20%, which can help...Read more
2023 02 Mar
Find HMA On Social Media Arnefelina S. Tamayo, MSN,MAN,RN Infection Control Service Department… Chinhak Chun, M.D. Infection control specialist Read more
2019 08 Aug
In vitro study validating the microbial barrier function by means of airborne contamination Jürgen Gebel, Sapuna Kuriakose, Barbara Grüter, Martin Exner; University of Bonn Hospital, Institute for Hygiene and Public Health, Germany BACKGROUND Nosocomial infections pose a major problem in the healthcare system because they contribute...Read more
2019 08 Aug
In vitro study validating the microbial barrier function by means of airborne and touch contamination Juergen Gebel, Sapuna Kuriakose, Barbara Griiter, Martin Exner; University of Bonn Hospital, Institute for Hygiene and Public Health, Germany BACKGROUND Nosocomial infections pose a major problem in the healthcare system because...Read more