Jacie Volkman, MPH, CIC

Most recent articles by Jacie Volkman, MPH, CIC

Splashes – A forgotten hazard
Splashes – A forgotten hazard
By
Jacie Volkman, MPH, CIC
Nov 11, 2014

You’ve probably heard of slips, trips, fall and sticks, as common hazards in long-term facilities. But what about splashes?

CDC releases HAI Data: How are we doing?
CDC releases HAI Data: How are we doing?
By
Jacie Volkman, MPH, CIC
Jul 16, 2014

For many years, healthcare institutions have been focused on different ways to decrease HAIs, as federal reimbursement initiatives loomed. So, what does this report card tell us? We’ve come a long...