C. diff often originates outside healthcare settings, new study suggests
One in 10 patients admitted to a New York hospital with no C. diff symptoms were found to be carriers. Six months later, 38% had symptoms.
Infection Control
Aging-related medical innovations are recognized
The Cleveland Clinic’s Top 10 Medical Innovations for 2020 include a range of discoveries and inventions that target age-related disease.
Clinical Briefs for Tuesday, October 1
Risk of heart valve infections rising … Genetic markers linked to first symptoms of Parkinson’s … Discovery: A therapeutic target for healing aged muscles … 2 in 3 people think that dementia is a normal part of aging: Worldwide study
Clinical Briefs for Thursday, July 25
High rate of pressure ulcers, infections in residents discharged to SNFs from hospitals … Aggressive blood sugar lowering doesn’t benefit stroke patients … Senate bill would reduce drug costs for seniors … Electronic medical records review detects early frailty signs
Team approach helps hospital cut antibiotic use in sepsis case study
A team approach to antimicrobial stewardship resulted in decreased broad spectrum antibiotic use, reduced patient length of stay and cost reductions for a Pennsylvania hospital.
Survey shows infection prevention improvement opportunities
Respondents reported key challenges they face in their fight to reduce healthcare-associated infections in their facilities.
AHCA testimony: Move up infection control requirement in wake of viral outbreak that killed 11
The nation’s largest nursing home association is urging infection control policy changes in New Jersey as a means to prevent any further deadly viral outbreaks from occurring.
Stethoscope contamination poses risk
The AseptiScope DiskCover System will provide clinicians a visible, rapid and affordable solution that applies a clean barrier directly to the stethoscope in a few seconds, AseptiScope executives said.
Winter is coming: Are you skin health savvy?
Creams are 50% oil and 50% water, and therefore feel somewhat greasy. Lotions are like creams but are less thick due to their higher water content.
Annual infection control conference starts Wednesday
The 45th annual conference of the Association for Professionals in Infection Control starts Wednesday at the Minneapolis Convention Center. It will feature more than 100 educational sessions.
