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The Centers for Disease Control's Global Safe Healthcare division refers to infection prevention and control as "the cornerstone of a resilient...
Posts by Erica Mitchell:
Germ theory, the idea that infection is caused by microscopic organisms unseen to the naked eye, is only a few hundred years old. This theory focuses...
Alongside its work in the United States, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) maintains an ongoing international presence, providing...
Imagine a group of hikers setting out on a 100-mile trek through a remote forest, each taking their own path and traveling alone. Each carries a...
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The Environmental Programs Service of the Veterans Health Administration: Keeping Patients Safe
The Veterans Health Administration has long been at the forefront of progress in reducing hospital-associated infections. Through adherence to best...
Infection preventionists and their colleagues are inundated with sales messages promoting the latest products, innovations, new formulations, and...
In our earlier post, we explored the way mutations in bacteria can result in antibiotic resistance. If a mutation helps a bacteria survive its...
Twitter brought brevity and global outreach to social media. Founded in 2007, Twitter stood out from its competitors as a quick way to reach and...
"Superbugs," or antibiotic-resistant bacteria, have been in the news a lot lately. These types of bacteria can cause infections that are very...
Since Facebook's entry onto the social media marketplace in 2004, it has grown to a stunning 2 BILLION monthly active user base, more than the...
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...
Two ingredients make for a perfect environment for pathogens: Warmth and moisture. No season better provides this environment than summer. Just...