Some evidence shows hospital infection preventionists may be able to spend less time monitoring hand hygiene, according to a study published Dec. 19 in the American Journal of Infection Control.

Infection control is a critical aspect of healthcare, particularly in managing multidrug-resistant organisms (MDROs) such as methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA). Contact precautions ...

Another hurdle to providing better service, of course, can be the number of staff available, noted Evelyn Cook, associate director, Statewide Program for Infection Control and Epidemiology at the ...

Infection control and antibiotic stewardship are critical components of healthcare, particularly in long-term care facilities (LTCFs) where residents are often frail and at higher risk for infections.

Infection Control Academy of India president Dr Ranga Reddy Burri calls for a more balanced approach to build a resilient ...

Therefore, patients with coexistent P. aeruginosa infection can often receive adequate MSSA coverage with antipseudomonal agents (with the exception of ceftazidime and aztreonam). The intravenous ...

What is a Master of Science in Infection Prevention & Control? The Master of Science (MS) in Infection Prevention & Control degree trains students to work as professionals in the field of infection ...

Avian influenza, commonly termed “bird flu”, is caused by the avian influenza virus A. This virus is usually found in wild water birds like ducks, geese, swans, etc. Infected birds shed the virus in ...

Decreasing comorbidities and increasing vaccination rates among Black, indigenous and other people of color could help balance out symptomatic infection rates, according to a modeling study ...

A former senior manager at a Glasgow hospital at the centre of infection concerns has told a public inquiry that adopting a ...