Top 10 infection control stories, February 29-March 4

New research on hand dryers, confirmed Zika infections in nine pregnant U.S. women and the first uterus transplant in the United States captured the attention of infection control and clinical quality readers last week.

The following are the 10 most-read infection control and clinical quality articles from Becker's Hospital Review for the week of Feb. 29, starting with the most popular.

1. Are hand dryers doing more harm than good? 5 things to know

2. CDC confirms Zika infections in 9 pregnant US residents

3. NJ hospital warns 213 patients of HIV, hepatitis risk

4. CMS issues safety warning to Washington hospital after patient receives wrong medication

5. 44 hospitals with the best patient discharge information practices

6. First uterus transplant in US performed at Cleveland Clinic

7. New Allegheny General Hospital facility forgoes fabrics to prevent HAIs

8. Documenting patient safety in America: 'To Err is Human' filmmaker shares his story

9. Patients and providers don't see eye to eye on patient experience: 6 survey findings

10. Putting hand sanitizer in high-traffic areas ups use 528%

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