Infection Control - January 2018
CDC says deadly flu season has a way to go
Based on the latest data, the flu season may not have peaked yet
1/31/2018
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Developing a water management program
The impact of Legionnaires' disease is particularly dangerous in healthcare facilities
1/30/2018
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Healthcare facilities slammed by flu treating patients in tents
Hospitals are asking staff to work overtime, setting up triage tents, restricting visitors and canceling elective surgeries
1/29/2018
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Chicago hospitals dealing with worst flu season in a decade
Hospitals stocking more hand sanitizer and implementing stricter visitor policies
1/25/2018
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Judge orders new superbug trial for Olympus
Court said manufacturer didn't properly disclose safety concerns
1/24/2018
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How the government slowed flu response
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention furloughed staff
1/23/2018
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Hospital-based sleep labs moving toward disposables
Shift linked to increased focus on hospital infection control
1/18/2018
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CDC back-burners nuclear war prep to focus on the flu epidemic
Briefing on preparation for nuclear war postponed
1/17/2018
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State judge denies link between forced-air warming and infection
Minnesota lawsuits that allege that the Bair Hugger forced-air warmer caused deep joint infections are dismissed
1/17/2018
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Joint Commission will now cite individual hand-hygiene failures
Hand hygiene is widely considered to be the most important intervention for preventing hospital-acquired infections
1/17/2018
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Legionnaires’ risk can't be eliminated at Illinois VA home
13 people have died of Legionnaires’ disease at Quincy healthcare facility
1/16/2018
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How hospitals safely dispose of infectious fluid waste
Proper waste disposal practices are a crucial part of a safe working environment
1/15/2018
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Oregon hospital lauded for infection-control efforts
Portland Business Journal named Samaritan Albany General Hospital the least infected facility among 61 hospitals in the state for 2016
1/12/2018
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Fresno VA facility tested for Legionnaires'
Residents, staff and visitors at the Veterans Home are getting bottled water
1/12/2018
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Recent and ongoing outbreaks listed
Regions of the United States have experienced outbreaks caused by bacteria and viruses in recent months
1/11/2018
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Most US cooling towers contain Legionella bacteria
Study finds Legionella bacteria is percent in 84 precent of towers
1/9/2018
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New Orleans healthcare facility deploys infection-fighting robots
The robots can destroy deadly pathogens and multi-drug resistant organisms
1/8/2018
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Infections are common in nursing homes, punishment is not
Repeat citations are common, fines are rare
1/8/2018
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Spanish hospital wins battle with two superbugs
From July to October 2015, the infection control team identified a surge in cases of patients infected or colonized with OXA-48-PE or MRAB.
1/4/2018
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Belfast children's hospital cited for water safety problems
A series of failings have been uncovered at Northern Ireland's regional children's hospital
1/4/2018
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Pomona Valley Hospital ES staff seeks ballot measure addressing infection rates, wages, staffing
Despite repairs, facility issues were ongoing.
1/3/2018
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Study says thinking about germs makes people concerned about their appearance
Findings suggest that the possibility of contagion activates the 'behavioral immune system'
1/3/2018
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