Hospitals are complex ecosystems that require meticulous planning and real-time data to function effectively. One critical metric in this operational...
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Without much fanfare or media coverage (and often with misplaced public criticism due to rampant misinformation) thousands of researchers do tireless...
We acknowledge that the land on which we gather, now known as Norfolk, Virginia, is the traditional territory of the Chesapeake people, part of the...
Today is Veteran’s Day, a day to celebrate the dedication and sacrifice of those Americans who served our country as a member of our armed services....
Healthcare interior design plays an important but often unacknowledged role in infection control and prevention, especially in hospitals where...
It's Halloween week, so we are exploring one of the spookier microorganisms that can infect us. Today we explore the swimmer bacteria cell, Proteus, ...
Healthcare decision-makers must always face the difficult task of balancing patient care and cost-efficiency. One of the most valuable tools for...
October is National Animal Safety and Protection Month, we wanted to talk about the health of our furry friends, their medical care, and how they...
Thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic, we are all very aware of the need for isolation in a hospital. But did you know there are different types of...
Managing and sharing vast amounts of patient data across various platforms and systems remains one of healthcare's most challenging tasks. One of the...
When it comes to healthcare-associated infections (HAIs), central line-associated bloodstream infections (CLABSIs) are among the most critical...
Staphylococcus might as well be the mob when it comes to hospital acquired infections. Strains from this bacterial crime family account for 38% of...