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This week is National Health Center Week, a week of focusing on community health centers (CHCs) and the vital roles they play in communities across...
Posts by Erica Mitchell:
From 2000 to 2023, there was a marked shift from overnight care to outpatient services. During these decades, outpatient visits went up by 31%, and...
Last week we shared some recent beach reads for infection preventionists. Today, we'll share some podcasts! These are some of the best podcasts that...
Consider a staff position "as important as the medical staff [since] an unclean and unsafe medical facility cannot function properly" (Healthsource,...
Sure, you could grab the newest spy novel, romantasy, or self-help book as you head outside for some (sunblock-protected) time in the sun. Or,...
Today we celebrate Infection Preventionists, the multi-faceted professionals who keep us safe from hospital-acquired infections. In this post, we...
More than 1.5 million Americans reside in nursing homes, where an estimated 2 million infections occur each year. Infection prevention and control...
Long-Term Acute Care Hospitals (LTACHs) are facilities serving only patients with serious medical conditions who need at least 25 days of ICU-level...
Some of the most incredible human innovations have led to saving or improving millions of lives, from antibiotics to x-rays. In today's world,...
Two ingredients make for a perfect environment for pathogens: Warmth and moisture. No season better provides this environment than summer. Just...
We are in the midst of the busy vacation air travel season. Therefore, our attention turns to the packed plains that will carry you to your relaxing...
June is Men's Health Month, so we will dedicate this blog post to investigating the risk of acquiring a healthcare-associated infection for male...