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NewsPediatric healthcare facilities need more staff dedicated to infection prevention
Analysis at one pediatric hospital underscores the complexity of ensuring sufficient attention to infection prevention and control measures to keep patients safer.
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NewsHospitals that are understaffed for infection prevention and control have higher rates of infection, study says
Inadequate infection prevention and control staffing levels are associated with higher rates of healthcare-associated infections, according to a new study published today in the American Journal of Infection Control. The study, conducted by the APIC Center for Research, Practice & Innovation, summarizes a pilot project to evaluate ...
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NewsDangerous surgical site infections can be reduced with simple prevention protocol
A new study demonstrates the use of a simple pre-surgical infection prevention protocol to prevent dangerous post-surgical infections.
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NewsStudy shows potential for using AI tools to detect healthcare-associated infections
A new proof-of-concept study reports that artificial intelligence (AI) technologies can accurately identify cases of healthcare-associated infections (HAI) even in complex clinical scenarios.
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NewsDisinfection is most effective way to prevent viral contamination of restroom surfaces
Closing the toilet lid before flushing does not reduce the spread of viral particles, a new study reveals.
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NewsHospital surfaces can harbor harmful microbes even after routine disinfection
Microbial contamination, including harmful pathogens, was found on bed rails, workstations, and other frequently-touched surfaces. the study found.
