Many efforts to implement best practices in healthcare settings concede one fundamental universal truth: Successful change doesn’t happen in a vacuum. When it comes to implementing infection control ...

On February 4, 2022, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) issued important updated guidance in a memo (QSO-21-08-NLTC) regarding how acute and continuing care facilities—including ...

While hospitals grapple with what operating room (OR) infection control procedures work best, a new study of Texas hospitals has determined two areas that stand out: mandating sterile operating ...

Ultrasound procedures are an indispensable part of modern diagnostic and interventional medicine. However, ensuring rigorous infection control remains a critical concern, given the potential for cross ...

Procedure-related complications and infections in outpatient surgery center settings can curb patient recovery and result in costly readmissions. Addressing these issues involves answering key ...

In the fast-paced environment of dental offices, infection control protocols are essential to ensuring patient safety and maintaining a high standard of care. However, the mantra "If you don't write ...

Alberta's auditor general says while no patient is in immediate danger, the province can do a better job on infection control in medical centres. Merwan Saher, in his latest report, said an audit of ...

The production of aerosols and droplets during dental procedures poses significant challenges for infection control within clinical settings. Dental aerosols contain a mixture of microorganisms, ...

A new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) says that improper handling of intravenous saline at a West Virginia outpatient oncology clinic was linked with the first ...

The Ministry for Health said that the Gozo General Hospital is safer now than it has been in the past and is in line with the safety level of the other hospitals in Malta and Gozo. Infection control ...

Chicago, Feb. 28, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- According to Arizton’s recent research report on “HAI Control Market - Global Outlook & Forecast 2022-2027” is expected to grow at a CAGR of 2.07% during the ...