FDA proposes glucose meter guidance to improve infection control in nursing homes, hospitals
By
Tim Mullaney
Jan 09, 2014
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has drafted more stringent guidelines for blood glucose monitoring test systems used in nursing homes, hospitals and other healthcare settings.
Formal, written policies can help long-term care facilities avoid healthcare-associated infections, experts...
By
McKnight's Staff
Jun 21, 2012
Long-term care organizations must practice diligent adherence to hand hygiene regimens and establish clear, written protocols for containing and preventing healthcare-acquired infections (HAIs), experts...