In an article published in Medscape in August 2020, it discussed a study that had been conducted on the spread of COVID-19. Yes, there have been a gazillion studies conducted and many have differing opinions outcomes. The goal of sharing these studies is to keep you informed of the scientific research being conducted throughout the world to find a cure …
Handwashing is one of the best ways to protect yourself and your family from getting sick. Learn when and how you should wash your hands to stay healthy! CDC Guidance: Five Steps to Wash Your Hands the Right Way Washing your hands is easy and it is one of the most effective ways to prevent the spread of germs. Clean …
Historically, public health messaging for pneumococcal disease prevention has centered around vaccination. While this remains paramount, a recent study conducted in China and other countries in East Asia highlights the key role of behavior and public health measures in reducing the transmission of S. pneumoniae. Older adults and high-risk individuals should consider adopting more meticulous infection control practices such as …
Battelle Memorial Institute received a warning letter from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in regards to its Critical Care Decontamination System. Battelle rose to the spotlight a few months ago when their Critical Care Decontamination System, which decontaminates N95 masks, received emergency approval for use by the FDA. Due to decontaminating PPE being fairly controversial in healthcare (PPE such …
The intention of the influenza vaccine is to reduce the overall burden of respiratory illness to protect vulnerable populations at risk for severe illness. This document can help clear up some facts and rumors about the vaccines and can be found in the Resource & Education Center under Infection Control! Click here to download the document.
Aug, 26, 2020 @ 11:30 AM: The Latest News on Testing, Cohorting, and Critical Infection Prevention Strategies In partnership with the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ), Project ECHO is mobilizing our national network of ECHO partners to rapidly deploy COVID-19 ECHO programs to train mentor, and support nursing home staff on infection prevention and control. With support from …
Despite being anong the most common infections, the diagnosis and management of urinary tract infections (UTIs) remains challenging, particularly among residents of post-acute and long-term care (PALTC) settings. Insufficient awareness of evidence-based guidelines regarding UTIs, entrenched practice partners, as well as pressure from other staff and concerned family members can all contribute to over-diagnosis and unnecessary antibiotic use for presumed …
“Multi-drug resistant organisms (MDROs) do not discriminate, they spread in all health care settings. From our unique vantage point at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), we are witnessing the emergence of novel MDROs across the country, which are causing life-threatening infections with limited to no available treatments. Public health efforts to detect and contain these pathogens have …
The Journal of Post-Acute and Long-Term Care Medicine recently published an article regarding the progress and challenges in managing nursing home infections. The article states that infections are one of the leading causes of death and hospitalization for residents in post-acute and long-term care settings. With the aging population, increasing complexity of care and the growing threat of antibiotic resistance, …
