Hospital-Acquired Infections

Providers using 'germ inspectors' to prevent infections

December 09, 2010

Hospitals are leading a charge by healthcare providers looking to dramatically improve healthcare-acquired infection rates and retain Medicare dollars. Recent actions will keep patients—and visitors—healthier, officials said.
 

House committee approves funds to fight nursing workforce shortage, hospital-acquired infections

July 21, 2009

The House Appropriations Committee has approved a spending budget for fiscal year 2010 for the Department of Health and Human Services. Funding has been allocated to relieve the healthcare workforce shortage and reduce hospital-acquired infections (HAIs).