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Making a Difference
Posted:Wed, 07 Jul 2010 08:34:08 PDT
I have been an infection preventionist for 18 years. I am constantly thinking about the how, why and when, living and dreaming infection control, just like all of my co-preventionists. I am passionate about the objective of infection prevention. Currently, the press is full of the need to reduce healthcare-acquired ...(1132 words) -
Infection Prevention's Global Perspective: A Q&A with Cathryn Murphy
Posted:Fri, 02 Jul 2010 09:33:23 PDT
ICT spoke with Cathryn Louise Murphy, RN, PhD, CIC, the 2010 president of the Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology (APIC). Murphy, who is managing director of Infection Control Plus, an independent, international infection control consulting company, is also associate professor in the faculty of Health Services and ...(1525 words) -
Translating Evidence Into Action is Imperative for Preventing HAIs
Posted:Fri, 02 Jul 2010 09:29:20 PDT
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) report detailing state-specific and national central-line associated bloodstream infection (CLABSI) data is a testament to the dedication of infection prevention teams. The report’s finding of a nearly 20 percent decrease in national CLABSI incidence is an encouraging step in the progress toward ...(369 words) -
Study Finds Infection Control Lapses at ASCs
Posted:Fri, 02 Jul 2010 09:16:53 PDT
An assessment of nearly 70 ambulatory surgery centers (ASCs) in three states found that lapses in infection control were common, including for practices such as hand hygiene, injection and medication safety and equipment reprocessing, according to a study in the June 9 issue of JAMA. Healthcare delivery in the United ...(550 words) -
2010 Who's Who in Infection Prevention
Posted:Wed, 23 Jun 2010 10:19:14 PDT
We present our annual list of exceptional individuals working in infection prevention and control, as nominated by Infection Control Today magazine readers. Congratulations to these dedicated professionals who are working hard to advance the infection prevention agenda. For photos of all of the Who's Who individuals, please see the July ...(4224 words) -
Clostridium difficile: The Newest Superbug Beats Out MRSA
Posted:Wed, 23 Jun 2010 10:11:23 PDT
Evolution of a SuperbugAccording to Becky A. Miller, MD, who presented study results at an oral session at the Fifth Decennial International Conference on Healthcare-Associated Infections 2010, hospital-onset, healthcare-associated Clostridium difficile infections (CDI) have increased in frequency. Now, C. difficile has passed methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) infections in the race ...(1720 words) -
Hand Hygiene Compliance Boosted by Culture of Safety, Accountability
Posted:Tue, 22 Jun 2010 11:15:57 PDT
ICT spoke with John M. Boyce, MD, hospital epidemiologist and chief of infectious disease at Saint Raphael Healthcare System in West Haven, Conn., and Gina Pugliese, RN, MS, vice president of the Premier Safety Institute, about how to boost hand hygiene compliance rates in healthcare institutions. Boyce presented Premier’s Advisor ...(878 words) -
Infectious Disease Physician Uses Technology to Drive Hand Hygiene Compliance
Posted:Tue, 22 Jun 2010 11:09:59 PDT
Infectious disease physician Andrew G. Sahud, MD, of the Division of Infectious Diseases at Allegheny General Hospital in Pittsburgh, Pa., has invented a pedometer-like device he hopes will help boost hand hygiene compliance and raise awareness among healthcare workers. Sahud, who also serves as chairman of the infection prevention department, ...(1770 words) -
HAI Prevention Technology
Posted:Tue, 22 Jun 2010 11:04:08 PDT
ICT takes a look at some of the newer and emerging technologies that are being used in the fight against healthcare-acquired infections (HAIs). Designed to be a quick guide to what is available in the marketplace, it is not meant to represent endorsement of any particular product or company; product ...(7051 words) -
Pandemic Planning: Best Practices for PPE
Posted:Tue, 22 Jun 2010 10:35:37 PDT
ICT spoke with Judson Boothe, marketing director of medical supplies for Kimberly-Clark Health Care, about last year’s H1N1 influenza pandemic and the resulting pressures brought to bear on the healthcare supply chain. Although it’s only summer, it’s not too early to begin planning for the fall and the next outbreak ...(848 words)
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