The following are the 10 most-read infection control and clinical quality articles from Becker’s Hospital Review for the week of April 27, starting with the most popular.
1. Leapfrog releases spring safety scores: 5 things to know
2. 34 hospitals with the best patient discharge information practices
3. PQRS participation increases, but nearly 470k will be penalized
4. Shattering 3 myths about travel nursing
5. Direct observation dramatically boosts hand hygiene compliance
6. Where are C. diff rates highest in the US?
7. Hospitals aren’t doing all they can to prevent C. diff infections, survey finds
8. Tapeworm drug effectively treats MRSA in lab study
9. Where are the 20 Leapfrog ‘F’ hospitals?
10. Antibacterial gloves in ICU could limit infections
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