NHSN training is a key first step to becoming a competent infection preventionist. In this […]
Posted 2 years ago Tagged infection prevention and control public health
For five decades, APIC has been a leading voice in the area of infection prevention […]
#30 One Step Forward, Two Steps Back: Healthcare-Associated Infections (HAIs) During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Posted 2 years ago Tagged COVID-19 HAIs infection prevention
It’s 2019. Facilities are seeing an encouraging decrease in healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) on a state […]
Posted 2 years ago Tagged filtration infection control pathogens ventilation
Since Pliny, the Elder of ancient Rome, the effects of proper and improper ventilation techniques […]
Posted 2 years ago Tagged antimicrobial stewardship infection prevention public health
Antimicrobial stewardship (AMS) is a coordinated effort that promotes the appropriate use of antibiotics. In […]
Posted 3 years ago Tagged home health infection prevention patient safety
The growing complexity of medical conditions managed in a patient’s residence is making home health […]
Posted 3 years ago Tagged Dialysis infection prevention safety
It is estimated that 750,000 Americans are affected by kidney failure each year. Through the […]
Posted 4 years ago Tagged children HAI healthcare hospital illness infection kid pediatric surgery
Antoinette Essex, mom to Chase No one likes being in the hospital, but it’s even […]