Consider a staff position "as important as the medical staff [since] an unclean and unsafe medical facility cannot function properly" (Healthsource,...
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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...
June is Professional Awareness Month! To celebrate, we will be pulling together all the career-oriented blog posts we've had over the past 10+ years,...
There is a lot of news about antibiotic resistance. Bacteria that are exposed to antibiotics and survive go on to pass that resistance to future...
Many of us may interact with a pharmacist regularly, but do most of us realize what the profession truly entails? Pharmacists are not just found in...